Add some delicious flavor along with extra protein by including Country-Style Beef Breakfast Sausage in your brunch waffles!
INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage (see recipe below)
2 cups all-purpose baking mix
1 large egg
1-1/3 cups reduced-fat or skim milk
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, hot sauce, sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare Country-Style Beef Breakfast Sausage. Set aside.
Country-Style Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon garlic power, 1 teaspoon onion power, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles, stirring occasionally.
After sausage is made and set aside, whisk together baking mix, egg, milk and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth. Stir in cheese and cooked sausage.
Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.
Place 1/2 cup waffle batter in waffle iron for each waffle and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until waffles are golden brown. Serve immediately alongside desired toppings.
Cook’s Tip: Place leftover waffles in a single-layer in a food-safe plastic bag; close bag securely and store in refrigerator or freezer. To reheat refrigerated waffle, place waffle in a toaster and toast 4 to 6 minutes or until waffle is heated through. Frozen waffle can be reheated in a 350°F oven 15 minutes, or in a toaster 5 to 6 minutes.