Herb Waffles with Sausage, Peppers, and a Fried Egg Recipe

Name: Herb Waffles with Sausage, Peppers, and a Fried Egg Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 3/4 pound (about 3 links) sausage, cases removed and crumbled; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 red pepper, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 cups (about 8 ounces) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs (such as parsley, thyme, chives, and tarragon); 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon); 7 eggs; 1 1/4 cups milk; 4 tablespoons (half stick) butter, melted; 1/2 cup sliced scallions

Although waffles are mostly thought of as sugary treats, they make a fantastic savory dish as well. This savory brunch includes garlic as well as fresh herbs in the batter, and then tops them with quickly cooked peppers, sausages, and a runny fried egg. Make sure you have all the making for a few bloody Marys and a selection of hot sauce to serve alongside these savory waffles.

If there's a question about whether or not you really need a waffle iron, ask yourself these two questions. Do I eat brunch? Do I like fried chicken? If you answer yes to both, then go buy yourself a waffle iron. If you're still on the fence, imagine all the creative ways you can use the new abundance of waffles coming from your kitchen: topped with ice cream, torn into little pieces and stuffed inside a roast chicken, soaked in a sweet batter and made into bread pudding—the options are endless!

Herb Waffles with Sausage, Peppers, and a Fried Egg Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 25 mins

Active 30 mins

Total 30 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Vegetable oil
3/4 pound (about 3 links) sausage, cases removed and crumbled
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 whole red pepper, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups (about 8 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs (such as parsley, thyme, chives, and tarragon)
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
7 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced scallions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 200°F. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium high heat until shimmering then add crumbled sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and peppers. Cook until onions are beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
Preheat waffle iron following manufacturers instructions. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, sugar, and herbs. In a separate bowl whisk together garlic, 3 eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk wet and dry ingredients together.
Cook waffles according to manufacturer's directions until crisp and brown. Place cooked waffle on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
When all waffles are cooked, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add remaining four eggs and fry until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. Serve waffles topped with sausage and pepper mixture and a fried egg.

Special equipment

Waffle Iron

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
640	Calories
34g	Fat
58g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	640
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 381mg	127%
Sodium 961mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 82mg	412%
Calcium 390mg	30%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 660mg	14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.