Savory Grits Waffles

I found this recipe online from Joy the Baker. It was originally called "Gluten-Free Lunch Waffles with Apples and Prosciutto." I did not make them gluten-free, nor eat them with apples or prosciutto. I did eat them for lunch though!

The first part of this recipe involves cooking grits. Everyone knows I hate grits, so I don't really know what possessed me to buy an entire bag and make this recipe. There are still a lot left over, so expect more grits creations.

Last time I was at the store I guess I was feeling really healthy or something because I bought imitation butter. Yum, buttery sticks. It is actually pretty good.

The grits are mixed with butter and milk, the dry ingredients, and one egg. Then you add cheese and chives. 

It made a perfect lunch to fuel up on after a sunny walk through the park and before a bike ride to Harvard Square. 

The batter was thick, and the waffles were delicious.

Seriously, really delicious. Like possibly the best recipe so far. It was something about the mix of cheese and black pepper and chives that made them flavorful, and the grits gave them a lovely hearty texture.
I ate them with broccoli, because why not.

Here is my recipe, so you all can make them too and be happy!

Savory Grits Waffles Makes 10 waffles  Adapted from Joy the Baker  1 cup water 1/2 cup dried grits (polenta) 1/2 cup butter (or something like it), cubed and softened 1 cup plain almond milk 1 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons chopped chives Boil the water, then add grits and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes Remove from heat and stir in butter and milk In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder Whisk egg and stir into dry mixture Pour grits mixture into bowl, then add cheese and chives. Stir until evenly mixed.  Cook in waffle iron!  I used a little less than 1/2 cup of batter per waffle and left them in until most of the steam coming from the iron had died down.