Cuisinart WAF-R manual Savory Cheddar Chive Cornmeal Waffles, Protein Waffles

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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.

Makes 10 waffles

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1cup cornmeal (yellow or white)

1tablespoon granulated sugar

1tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt

3ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup)

2tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1-3/4 cups reduced-fat milk

6tablespoons vegetable oil

2large eggs

3-5 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.

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 239 • carb 25g • pro 8g •

fat 12g • sat fat 2g • chol 50mg • sod 262 mg •

calc. 121mg • fiber 1g

*Tabasco® is a registered trademark owned by the McIlhenney Co.

PROTEIN WAFFLES

These oatmeal waffles have a delightful taste, not to mention they are high in protein and very easy to prepare.

Makes 6 waffles

1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 3/4 cup unbleached flour

3 tablespoons sugar

2teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

2eggs, lightly beaten

6tablespoons oil 1/2 cup cottage cheese

1cup reduced-fat milk

Place oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients as listed one at a time until mixture resembles a smooth batter. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3.

When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto 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. You may keep waffles warm on a rack placed on a baking sheet in a warm (200°F) oven.

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 342 • carbohydrates 35g • protein 11g • fat 18g • sat fat 3g • chol 75mg • sodium 391mg • Calcium 86mg • fiber 3g

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