SAVORY CHEDDAR CHIVE CORNMEAL WAFFLES

These crispy, savory waffles are good to serve with soups or your favorite chili in place of corn muffins. You may also try them with scrambled eggs and bacon for brunch or supper.

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal (yellow or white)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1-3/4 cups reduced-fat milk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 to 5 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add shredded Cheddar and chopped chives; stir.

Place the milk, oil, eggs, and hot sauce a separate bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

Preheat your Cuisinart Waffle Iron on setting #3.

When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 1/3 cup batter just a little behind the center of the lower grid; allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.

For best results, serve immediately.

Makes 10 waffles
Source: Cuisinart