Directions

Prepare the batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
   
2. Whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Don’t overmix, some lumps in the batter are okay.
   

Prepare the filling

1. In a mixing bowl combine the shrimp, olive oil, old bay seasoning, black pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides until opaque. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. To make the grits, bring the water and broth to a boil. Stir in the grits, cover, and continue cooking on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the black pepper, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce if using. Adjust the seasoning and transfer to a plate. Set aside.

Cook the stuffed waffle

1. Heat the Stuffed Waffle Iron to medium heat and brush with a little olive oil. Pour ⅓  cup of the batter into the bottom waffle pan to cover the waffle grids.

   

2. Add the shrimp.

   

3. Cover with more waffle batter to fill to the rim of the bottom pan. Close the Wonderful and flip. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 6 minutes on each side.

   

4. Layer a plate with some of the grits. Place the cooked waffles on top and top with more grits and an egg if desired. Serve immediately.