I have good news– your search for perfect savory waffles is over! Creamy, sharp cheddar cheese and onion-y scallions are a match made in heaven, making these waffles a delicious addition to brunch, breakfast, and every meal in between. Me? I like my savory waffles with Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken, thank you. Yes, these Cheddar-Scallion Waffles do not disappoint! My favorite part is the little bits of cheese that get crisped up on the waffle iron.

I use a cast iron waffle maker on the stovetop, but as far as I can tell these waffles can be made in any kind of waffle maker. I have also baked them in the oven in a silicone mini waffle mold for chicken + waffle appetizers– so cute!!

Cheddar-Scallion Waffles Recipe

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Savory Cheddar-Scallion Waffles

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Main Dish

Servings: 12 Waffles

Ingredients

1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 + 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
2 cups buttermilk
3 whole eggs
1 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
6 scallions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
neutral oil for greasing the waffle iron

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and flour until well combined. Stir in the cheese and scallions. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just moistened through.
Heat a classic, non-belgian waffle iron and brush with neutral oil. Add about 1/2 a cup of waffle batter (I use an ice cream scoop with a release lever to make things easy) to the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Keep finished waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200F oven while the remaining waffles cook. Enjoy right away, or freeze and reheat in a 350F oven later!