OAMC Cheesy Sausage & Sage Waffles

 

1 pound bulk breakfast sausage

1¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. baking soda

1 T. sugar

½ tsp. kosher salt

3 large eggs

½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1½ cups full-fat buttermilk

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

4 fresh sage leaves, minced

Pure maple syrup, for serving

 

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes, until crumbled and no pink remains. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and let cool completely. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula just until mixed. Fold in the sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and sage. Preheat a waffle maker. If your waffle maker has heat settings, set it to medium. Spray the grids with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle some of the batter onto the bottom grid (about ¾ cup for a standard 7- to 8-inch round waffle), close the lid, and cook for about 4 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter. TO FREEZE: Let the waffles cool completely at room temperature. Wrap each waffle individually in plastic wrap and carefully place the waffles in a zip-top plastic bag. Label and date and freeze for up to 3 months. TO REHEAT FROM FROZEN: Pull a waffle from the plastic bag and unwrap it. Toast in a toaster on medium-high heat until warm and crispy throughout. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 350°F, place the waffle on a rimmed baking sheet, and heat for about 15 minutes, until warm and crispy throughout. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve.