Parmesan and chive waffles

1.Preheat waffle maker on 4 – medium. Spray plates with oil.

2.Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in parmesan. In a jug, whisk together milk, butter, egg yolks and chives. Season to taste.

3.Gradually whisk milk mixture into flour mixture, until smooth.

4.In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Lightly fold through batter. Pour into a large jug.

5.Pour batter into waffle maker to fill one half. Close and cook for 4-5 minutes, following manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with sauteed tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms and spinach.

6.To prepare topping, melt butter in a frying pan on high. Add chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, halved button mushrooms and sautee‚ for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Stir in a handful of baby spinach and saute for 1 minute, until just wilted.