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Savory Cheddar Chive Waffles Recipe with Fried Egg and Hot Honey

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These savory cheddar chive waffles topped with a fried egg and drizzled with hot honey offer a perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and spicy-sweet flavors, ideal for a quick and satisfying brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar as a substitute)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 4 large eggs (one per waffle)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying eggs
  • Hot honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs until smooth. Stir in ¾ cup buttermilk and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Add cheddar and chives: Fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives evenly.
  5. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease if needed.
  6. Cook waffles: Pour about ½ cup batter onto the hot iron, close, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Fry the eggs: Heat 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side-up or over-easy for runny yolks.
  8. Assemble and drizzle: Place a warm waffle on a plate, top with a fried egg, and generously drizzle hot honey over everything.
  9. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles tender. Use sharp cheddar for best melt and flavor. Preheat waffle iron fully before cooking. Cook eggs on medium heat for runny yolks. Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven if making multiple batches. Hot honey can be adjusted to taste for spice level.

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Keywords: savory waffles, cheddar waffles, chive waffles, fried egg, hot honey, brunch recipe, quick breakfast, cheesy waffles

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