Cheddar Waffles

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes • Serves: 8

1.Preheat waffle iron. In medium bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In large bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, honey and butter. Whisk flour mixture into egg mixture until just combined; whisk in cheese. Makes about 2-3/4 cups.

2. Spray both sides of waffle iron with cooking spray. Ladle about 2/3 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) evenly onto iron, enough to cover the surface; close iron. Cook 5 minutes or until golden brown; repeat with remaining batter to make 3 more waffles. Cut each waffle into 4 wedges to serve.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 wedges):
186 Calories, 6g Fat (3g Saturated), 61mg Cholesterol, 307mg Sodium,
24g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 2g Added Sugars, 10g Protein

Toppings

BLT Avocado “Toast”

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes • Serves: 8

1. In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

2. In medium bowl, mash avocados, lime juice and salt with fork. Makes about 2 cups.

3. Top Cheddar Waffles with avocado mixture, arugula, tomatoes and bacon.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 “toasts”):
306 Calories, 16g Fat (5g Saturated), 70mg Cholesterol, 465mg Sodium,
32g Carbohydrates, 7g Fiber, 7g Sugars, 2g Added Sugars, 13g Protein

Honeyed Peaches & Thyme-Vanilla Yogurt

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes • Serves: 8

1.In large skillet, toast pistachios over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.

2.In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peaches; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in honey; cook and 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes about 4 cups.

3.In small bowl, stir yogurt and thyme. Makes about ½ cup.

4.Serve Honeyed Peaches and Thyme-Vanilla Yogurt over Cheddar Waffles sprinkled with pistachios.

Approximate nutritional values per serving serving (2 waffle wedges, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1/2 cup peaches, 1 tablespoon pistachios): 

295 Calories, 12g Fat (4g Saturated), 62mg Cholesterol, 321mg Sodium,
38g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 16g Sugars, 8g Added Sugars, 12g Protein

Cinnamon-Apple Topping

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes • Serves: 8

1.In large skillet, toast walnuts over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.

2.Heat same large skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add apples; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes or until heated through and sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in syrup. Makes about 3 cups.

3.Serve Cinnamon-Apple Topping over Cheddar Waffles sprinkled with walnuts.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 waffle wedges, 6 tablespoons topping, 1 tablespoon walnuts): 

327 Calories, 14g Fat (4g Saturated), 61mg Cholesterol, 309mg Sodium,
42g Carbohydrates, 6g Fiber, 18g sugar, 9g Added Sugars, 12g Protein

Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes • Serves: 8

1.Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Add pepper and onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2.Heat separate large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add 4 eggs to skillet; cook 3 minutes or to desired doneness. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs.

3.Top half the Cheddar Waffles with cheese, sausage-mixture, eggs and remaining half of the Cheddar Waffles.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 sandwich): 

339 Calories, 15g Fat (6g Saturated), 265mg Cholesterol, 564mg Sodium,
27g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 3g Added Sugars, 25g Protein