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