Buttermilk Grits Waffles
 
Makes 5
Ingredients
  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold cooked stone-ground grits
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1½ cups whole buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 poached eggs
  • White Wine Sauce (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: lemon wedges, ground black pepper, shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Heat Belgian waffle iron according to directions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, grits, sugar, baking powder, buttermilk, butter, and eggs until combined. Stir in cheese, salt, and thyme. Working in batches, add scant 1 cup batter to waffle iron, and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  3. Serve with poached eggs and White Wine Sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges, black pepper, and cheese, if desired.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/buttermilk-grits-waffles/