Cornmeal Bacon Waffles with Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 8 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
5. Stir in the bacon, cheese, and green onions.
6. Spoon the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
7. Serve the waffles with cheese sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Cornmeal is a coarse meal made from dried corn.
• Waffles are a popular breakfast food in North America.
• Cheese sauce is a creamy sauce made with cheese, milk, and butter.