Makes 6 waffles

Sweet Lager Syrup
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup Lager Beer
2 TBLS butter

Cheese Ale Waffles
3 cups Belgium waffle mix
1 bottle Pale Ale or Wheat Ale Beer
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Make Sweet Lager Syrup by combining brown sugar, Lager Beer and butter in small saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar. Boil two minutes; cool to room temperature and set aside.

In large bowl, combine Belgium waffle mix, Pale Ale or Wheat Ale Beer, canola oil and eggs; stir until smooth. Stir in cheese.

Preheat and lightly grease waffle iron. Pour about ½ cup batter onto waffle iron and cook three to four minutes, until golden brown, or according to waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions.

Serve with Sweet Lager Syrup.

Nutrition Analysis, Per Serving:

770 calories; 34 g fat; 11 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 97 g carbohydrate; 1130 mg sodium; 61 g sugars; 16 g protein