Trust us—savory waffles might be your new preference, especially when you try our Buttermilk Grits Waffles.
Buttermilk Grits Waffles
Makes 5
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup cold cooked stone-ground grits
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ cups whole buttermilk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 poached eggs
- White Wine Sauce (recipe follows)
- Garnish: lemon wedges, ground black pepper, shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat Belgian waffle iron according to directions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, grits, sugar, baking powder, buttermilk, butter, and eggs until combined. Stir in cheese, salt, and thyme. Working in batches, add scant 1 cup batter to waffle iron, and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with poached eggs and White Wine Sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges, black pepper, and cheese, if desired.
White Wine Sauce
Makes 2½ cups
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half, wine, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
