Herbed waffles with creamed beef

7 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1tablespoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
cupMilk
6tablespoonsButter or margarine, melted
2largesEggs, separated
1tablespoonParsley, chopped
1tablespoonOnion, grated
½teaspoonRubbed sage
½teaspoonDried thyme
6tablespoonsButter or margarine
6tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
cupMilk
¼teaspoonDried thyme
1pack(4 oz) shredded dried beef
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

CREAMED BEEF

combine the first three ingredients; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat milk, butter, egg yolks, parsley, onion, sage, and thyme. Gradually add dry ingredients; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter; add flour. whisk in milk and thyme; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick. Add the beef and heat through. Serve over waffles.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

Recipe by: Country Woman March/April 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #522 by lunchuck <jock@...> on Mar 18, 1997