Waffles and Chicken Sausage
Golden whole-grain waffles served with pan-browned savory chicken sausage links, warm maple syrup, and a fresh summer strawberry-blueberry salad.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 12 min
- Total: 22 min
- Servings: 3
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
Dietary
- Nut-Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Sodium
- Low-Cholesterol
- Low-Calorie
Tags
- sauté
- quick
- sweet
- kid-friendly
- crowd-pleaser
Ingredients
- 6 frozen whole grain waffles (toasted)
- 12 ounce chicken breakfast sausage links
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken breakfast sausage links and 1 tablespoon water. Cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss sliced fresh strawberries and blueberries with fresh lemon juice to make a bright berry salad.
- Toast the frozen whole grain waffles in a toaster or oven at 400°F for 4 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- In a small microwave-safe dish or small pot, warm pure maple syrup and unsalted butter for 30 seconds until butter is melted.
- Serve two warm waffles per plate alongside browned chicken sausages, generous spoonfuls of fresh berry salad, and warm maple butter drizzled over top.
Notes
Whole grain waffles provide sustained energy and a pleasant toasted nutty flavor.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 470
- Protein: 30.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53.2 g
- Fat: 16.8 g
- Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Sugar: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg