Savory Beef Brunch Waffles

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields10 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage:
 1 lb lean ground beef
 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
 ½ tsp rubbed sage
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Savory Beef Brunch Waffles:
 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
 1 large egg
 1 ⅓ cups reduced-fat or skim milk
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
 Optional toppings: maple syrup, hot sauce, sour cream
Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage Recipe:
1

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.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

Savory Beef Brunch Waffle Recipe:
2

Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Set aside. Whisk together baking mix, egg, milk and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth. Stir in cheese and sausage.

3

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. Top with toppings, if desired.

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.

Ingredients

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage:
 1 lb lean ground beef
 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
 ½ tsp rubbed sage
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Savory Beef Brunch Waffles:
 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
 1 large egg
 1 ⅓ cups reduced-fat or skim milk
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
 Optional toppings: maple syrup, hot sauce, sour cream

Directions

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage Recipe:
1

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.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

Savory Beef Brunch Waffle Recipe:
2

Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Set aside. Whisk together baking mix, egg, milk and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth. Stir in cheese and sausage.

3

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. Top with toppings, if desired.

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.

Savory Beef Brunch Waffles

Recipe and photography courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.