Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

All-purpose Flour

0.5 cup

Medium Ground Cornmeal

2 tsp

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 stick

Butter

Melted And Slightly Cooled

1.5 cup

Milk

4 unit

Eggs

0.5 cup

Baby Spinach

coarsely Chopped

0.5 cup

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Drained And Coarsely Chopped

0.5 cup

Pecorino Romano Cheese

Freshly Grated

3 tbsp

Butter

3 tbsp

Flour

1.5 cup

Milk

2 tbsp

Basil Pesto Sauce

Either Homemade Or Jarred

1 pinch

Fresh Basil

As Needed For Garnish

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, and eggs.

Step 3
~3 min

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until a thick batter forms.

Step 4
~3 min

Fold in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Step 5
~3 min

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.

Step 7
~3 min

Grease the waffle iron with butter.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour enough batter to cover the bottom of the waffle iron.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 10
~3 min

Plate the waffle and tent with foil to keep warm.

Step 11
~3 min

Repeat with remaining batter until you have 4 waffles.

Step 12
~3 min

To make the pesto cream sauce, combine butter and flour in a small pot over medium-high heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Whisk until thick, golden, and smooth.

Step 14
~3 min

Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly.

Key Technique: Whisking
Step 15
~3 min

Let the sauce gently bubble and thicken for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Key Technique: Whisking
Step 16
~3 min

Whisk in the pesto sauce.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve the waffles immediately with the pesto cream sauce and a sprig of fresh basil.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the batter for a little heat.

Serve with a fried egg for added protein.

Adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made the night before.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with pesto cream sauce.

Pair with a side of fresh fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried eggs
Sausage
Fresh fruit

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern savory twist on a classic breakfast dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch gatherings
Holiday breakfasts

Occasion Tags

Weekend brunch
Holiday breakfast
Special occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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