Rosemary Pepper WafflesRosemary Pepper Waffles
Rosemary Pepper Waffles
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.
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Rosemary Pepper Waffles
Rosemary Pepper Waffles
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time30 Minutes
svg/info/recipe-caloriesCreated with Sketch.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
  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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
svg/info/recipe-caloriesCreated with Sketch.
307
Calories

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Makes 12 servings
1½ cups chopped kale, stems removed
Green Kale
Green Kale - 1 Each
$1.49
2 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$14.99$0.44/oz
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, divided
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.79$0.11/oz
1¾ tsp. cracked black pepper, divided
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper - 1.98 Ounce
$5.29$2.67/oz
3 Parmesan chicken sausage links
Parmesan Bulk Chicken Sausage
Parmesan Bulk Chicken Sausage - 1 Pound
$4.99 avg/ea$4.99/lb
1½ cups all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White All-purpose Flour
Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White All-purpose Flour - 5 Pound
$6.49$1.30/lb
1 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal
Bob's Red Mill Medium Grind Cornmeal
Bob's Red Mill Medium Grind Cornmeal - 24 Ounce
$3.99$0.17/oz
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme baking soda
Fresh Thyme Pure Baking Soda
Fresh Thyme Pure Baking Soda - 16 Ounce
$0.99$0.06/oz
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme baking powder
Rumford Baking Powder
Rumford Baking Powder - 8.1 Ounce
$3.99$0.49/oz
2 cups buttermilk
Organic Valley Cultured 1% Lowfat Buttermilk
Organic Valley Cultured 1% Lowfat Buttermilk - 32 Ounce
$4.69$0.15/oz
2 large Fresh Thyme eggs, lightly beaten
Fresh Thyme Cage Free Large Grade A Brown Eggs
Fresh Thyme Cage Free Large Grade A Brown Eggs - 1 Each
$2.99
¼ cup garlic parmesan basil butter, melted
Better Butter Garlic Parmesan Basil Butter
Better Butter Garlic Parmesan Basil Butter - 3 Ounce
$4.19$1.40/oz
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme honey
Fresh Thyme 100% Pure Organic Honey
Fresh Thyme 100% Pure Organic Honey - 16 Ounce
$8.99$0.56/oz
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; plus Parmesan curls, for garnish
Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge
Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge - 5 Ounce
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$2.99 was $4.99$0.60/oz
2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary
Fresh Thyme Organic Rosemary
Fresh Thyme Organic Rosemary - 0.75 Ounce
$2.50$3.33/oz
Fresh Thyme avocado oil cooking spray
Fresh Thyme Avocado Cooking Oil Spray
Fresh Thyme Avocado Cooking Oil Spray - 5 Fluid ounce
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$3.99 was $5.99$0.80/fl oz
1½ cups Fresh Thyme apple butter
Fresh Thyme Apple Butter
Fresh Thyme Apple Butter - 8.5 Ounce
$4.99$0.59/oz

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

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. Repeat with remaining batter and enjoy!