Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 6 breakfast sausage links (choose your favorite—spicy or mild)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for scrambled eggs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
- Cooking spray or a little butter for waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking. Mama Lou always reminded me that a well-greased pan was the secret to perfect waffles.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This dry mix is your base for the waffle shells.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy; overmixing makes waffles tough.
- Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, slice each link into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Scramble them gently in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until soft and creamy. Add the shredded cheddar cheese near the end for a melty finish—Ouma swears by this cheesy touch!
- Pour about 1/4 cup of waffle batter per mini waffle into the preheated waffle iron. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on the edges. Depending on your waffle iron size, you may need to adjust the batter amount.
- Carefully remove the mini waffles and while still warm, gently fold them in half to form taco shells. The warmth makes them flexible and perfect for filling.
- Fill each waffle taco with scrambled eggs and sausage pieces. Serve immediately for the best texture and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
