Savory Herb Waffles with Gruyère and Chives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Golden, crispy waffles infused with fresh herbs and melted Gruyère cheese, topped with a sprinkle of chives for a delightful breakfast or brunch. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh chives
1/2 cup Gruyère cheese
1 tbsp fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup buttermilk with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
Step 2: Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then fold in 2 tbsp chopped chives and 1 tbsp fresh thyme.
Step 3: Preheat waffle iron to medium-high. Pour 1/2 cup batter per waffle and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp, then top immediately with 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese before serving.