Savory Cheddar-Chive Waffles

3½       cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

3          tablespoons yellow cornmeal

2          tablespoons granulated sugar

1          teaspoon baking soda

1          teaspoon kosher salt

3          cups buttermilk

3          large eggs, lightly beaten

2⁄3          cup grapeseed or vegetable oil

¼         cup chopped fresh chives

1          cup shredded, extra-sharp Cheddar

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 243 (48% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 7g • fat 13g

• sat. fat 3g • chol. 45mg • sod. 274mg

• calc. 113mg • fiber 1g

1.  Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk, eggs and oil; whisk until just combined. Stir in the chives and Cheddar. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

2.  Preheat the Cuisinart^® Breakfast Central^™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated).

3.  Pour 1½ heaping cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close cover of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.