Country Waffles With Maple Pecan Butter Food

COUNTRY WAFFLES WITH MAPLE PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine butter and syrup; Heat waffle iron.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs.
• Add milk and oil; blend well.
• Add flour; mix well.
• For each waffle, pour batter into hot waffle iron.
• Bake until steaming stops and waffle is golden brown.
• Serve waffles with maple pecan butter.

THE BEST BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until a batter is formed. Whisk in the butter until incorporated, being careful not to overmix the batter.
• Spray both sides of the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in enough batter to lightly cover the surface of the iron, about 1/3 to 3/4 cup, depending on its size. (Take into consideration that the batter will spread once the lid is closed.) Close the iron and cook until the waffles are a deep golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. (If the waffle iron has a well-seasoned or nonstick surface, it may not be necessary to spray it between each batch.)
• Serve the waffles immediately with butter, syrup, jam, berries or yogurt.

ORANGE PECAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in club soda until smooth. Gently fold in pecans. , Bake in a preheated 7-in. waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with syrup if desired.

MAPLE SAUSAGE AND WAFFLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Arrange waffles in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake until crisp, about 10-minutes per side.
• Brown sausage in non-stick skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with spoon, 8-10 minutes.
• Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
• Butter 8-inch square baking dish.
• Add half of waffles in single layer. (It's ok to break some to fit into corners if needed).
• Add half of sausage and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Repeat layering of waffles, sausage, and 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in medium bowl until combined.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place weights on top. (you can put another square baking dish on top and then weight with heavy canned goods or place a couple one pound boxes of sugar on the plastic wrap and top with a cast-iron pan.).
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325°.
• Let casserole stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Uncover casserole and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
• Bake until edges and center are puffed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Cut into pieces and serve.