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Cheddar Waffles with Savory Syrup

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups whole, low-fat or skim milk
1 cup ( 4-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 large egg whites

1. Preheat a Belgian or standard waffle iron. Preheat oven to 200ºF to keep waffles warm before serving.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine egg yolks, melted cooled butter and milk. Stir liquid and dry ingredients together and add cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter until barely blended.
5. Spoon batter into waffle iron covering about two-thirds of the grid surface. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Place waffles into heated oven uncovered until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Savory Syrup

1 cup maple syrup
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

1. Place above ingredients in a heavy saucepan, stir and heat until boiling. Lower heat and simmer about five minutes. Remove bay leaf and pour syrup over waffles.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.