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Ingredients
4 strips bacon
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus extra cooking
5 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. melted butter
3/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
Preheat oven 200 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to let drain, then chop. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg, buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, whisking until smooth. Add bacon, cheddar, and almost all scallions to batter.
Heat a waffle maker and brush with melted butter. Cook waffles in batches until golden.
Heat skillet (with 1 tablespoon bacon grease) over medium-high heat and cook remaining eggs until whites are set and yolks are still soft. Season with salt and pepper .
Serve waffles with an egg on top and garnish with remaining scallions.