Rosemary Pepper Waffles
Tender waffles are a brunch-worthy base for savory toppings. You can even make them a day ahead and then warm in a toaster prior to serving.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Rosemary Pepper Waffles
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories307
Ingredients
1½ cups chopped kale, stems removed
2 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, divided
1¾ tsp. cracked black pepper, divided
3 Parmesan chicken sausage links
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme baking soda
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme baking powder
2 cups buttermilk
2 large Fresh Thyme eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup garlic parmesan basil butter, melted
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme honey
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; plus Parmesan curls, for garnish
2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary
Fresh Thyme avocado oil cooking spray
1½ cups Fresh Thyme apple butter
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, 2 tsp. olive oil, ½ tsp. sea salt, and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Massage kale with hands for 3 to 4 minutes or until kale is tender. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Place sausages in water; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove sausages from water.
- In a large skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Slice sausages in half lengthwise and place in skillet. Cook until browned. Remove from heat. Slice sausage halves diagonally into 1-inch pieces; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, remaining ½ tsp. salt, and remaining 1½ tsp. black pepper. Make a well in center; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese and the rosemary.
- Spray griddle of a waffle maker with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Pour 2 Tbsp. batter into each waffle section. Close lid and bake until golden. When done, use a fork to lift waffles off griddle; transfer to serving platter and keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 307 calories, 11 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 64 mg cholesterol, 441 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 10 g protein. Daily values: 23% vitamin A, 17% vitamin C, 12% calcium, 7% iron.
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
307
Calories
Shop Ingredients
Makes 12 servings
Green Kale - 1 Each
$1.49
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$15.99$0.47/oz
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.49$0.09/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper - 1.98 Ounce
$3.99$2.02/oz
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Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White All-purpose Flour - 5 Pound
$6.49$1.30/lb
Bob's Red Mill Medium Grind Cornmeal - 24 Ounce
$3.99$0.17/oz
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Rumford Baking Powder - 8.1 Ounce
$4.59$0.57/oz
Organic Valley Cultured 1% Lowfat Buttermilk - 32 Ounce
$4.69$0.15/oz
Fresh Thyme Cage Free Large Grade A Brown Eggs - 1 Each
$4.49
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Fresh Thyme 100% Pure Organic Honey - 16 Ounce
$8.99$0.56/oz
Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge - 5 Ounce
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$3.99 was $4.99$0.80/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Rosemary - 0.75 Ounce
$2.50$3.33/oz
Fresh Thyme Avocado Cooking Oil Spray - 5 Fluid ounce
$5.49$1.10/fl oz
Not Available
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 307 calories, 11 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 64 mg cholesterol, 441 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 10 g protein. Daily values: 23% vitamin A, 17% vitamin C, 12% calcium, 7% iron.
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, 2 tsp. olive oil, ½ tsp. sea salt, and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Massage kale with hands for 3 to 4 minutes or until kale is tender. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Place sausages in water; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove sausages from water.
- In a large skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Slice sausages in half lengthwise and place in skillet. Cook until browned. Remove from heat. Slice sausage halves diagonally into 1-inch pieces; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, remaining ½ tsp. salt, and remaining 1½ tsp. black pepper. Make a well in center; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese and the rosemary.
- Spray griddle of a waffle maker with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Pour 2 Tbsp. batter into each waffle section. Close lid and bake until golden. When done, use a fork to lift waffles off griddle; transfer to serving platter and keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter and enjoy!