Kerrygold Cheddar, Bacon, and Green Onion Waffles

There's nothing like a perfectly cooked waffle to start or finish the day off right! Just a taste of these will instantly put you in a good mood. Preheat waffle iron. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place baking sheet lined with cooling racks in oven. Cook 6 strips bacon until crisp; drain and set aside. Mix the following ingredients well in a large bowl:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light brown is best)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Make a well in the center of the combined ingredients, set aside.

• Whisk eggs in a small bowl, pour into center of dry ingredients
• Add butter and buttermilk, and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined; this mixture will be lumpy. If too stiff, add a bit of buttermilk
• Gently fold in bacon, cheese and onions
• Coat waffle iron well with melted butter or cooking spray
• Proceed making waffles, keeping finished waffles warm and crisp in oven on the baking sheet

Serve with warmed maple syrup, or maple-mustard sauce.