applesauce or sausage waffles

Breakfast

Applesauce adds a subtle sweetness to these savory waffles, paired with crumbled sausage for a comforting and filling breakfast or brunch.

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup applesauce 2/3 cup vegetable oil

In a skillet, brown and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a another bowl, beat egg yolks lightly. Add milk, applesauce and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Drain sausage; add to batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.