Crispy Savoury Sourdough Cheese Waffles 🧇🧀 | Easy Sourdough Discard Brunch Recipe

By Rebecca St.Clair

This savoury sourdough cheese waffle recipe creates waffles with irresistibly bits of crunchy cheese on the outside and a soft, waffle centre. Made with active sourdough starter or discard, these waffles are ideal for anyone searching for a savoury sourdough breakfast recipe with cheese. Serve them with fried eggs, bacon, or even as a base for chicken and waffles.

Golden brown, cheesy, and full of tangy depth, these sourdough cheese waffles are the ultimate savoury breakfast or lunch. Whether you need a savoury waffle recipe for brunch gatherings or a unique sourdough discard recipe, this one delivers crispy perfection.

Packed with tangy sourdough flavour and melty cheddar cheese, this easy sourdough discard waffle recipe is perfect for using up leftover starter while creating a savoury brunch dish the whole family will love. Perfect for breakfast-for-dinner ideas, or as a side for soups and chili, they’re a delicious way to use sourdough discard creatively.

How to store savoury sourdough cheese waffles

Store sourdough waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months for best freshness.

Fridge

• Let the waffles cool to room temperature.
• Place in an airtight container or cover completely with plastic wrap.
• Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer

• Cool waffles to room temperature.
• Lay waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash freeze for 30–60 minutes.
• Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
• Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Sourdough Cheese Waffles

• Toaster oven or airfryer – You can place them in the toaster oven or airfryer directly from frozen. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through and crispy on the outside.
• Microwave – Heat for 20–40 seconds turning half way through for even heating.
• Oven – Bake at 350°F (180 °C) for 10 minutes (great for larger batches).

Overnight fermentation Sourdough Cheese Waffles

1. Mix the dry ingredients omitting the baking powder and the baking soda.
2. Add in the wet ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.
3. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
4. In the morning just before cooking the batter, sprinkle evenly over top of the batter the baking powder and the baking soda.
5. Mix this into the batter and allow it to sit about 5 minutes for the leaveners to form bubbles in the batter.
6. The batter can be used cold from the fridge to make your waffles.

How to make Savoury Sourdough Cheese Waffles

1. Preheat your waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and toss to coat in the dry ingredients.

4. Gently mix in 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup sourdough starter, and 1/4 cup melted butter.

5. Mix until the batter just comes together. A few lumps and bumps is fine.

6. Brush the inside of the waffle iron with a little bit of melted butter or oil.

7. In batches, cook the batter in the hot waffle iron until golden on both sides.

8. Remove and serve warm with your favourite toppings.

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