Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- Nonstick spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, formed into 4 small patties
- 4 whole eggs
- Smoked salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Hot sauce, for garnish
- Special equipment: waffle iron