Savory Apple, Potato and Sausage Waffles

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Preheat a waffle iron.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

In another small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs yolks, and butter. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a few quick strokes to form a lumpy batter. Stir in the sausage, potatoes, and apples.

In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer set at high, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently and thoroughly fold the egg whites into the batter..

Lightly grease or spray the grids of the waffle iron. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, or spoon about 1/3 cup of batter (amount varies with size of iron) onto the hot iron and spread it almost to the corners of the grids. Close the lid and bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown, their edges look dry, and they do not stick to the grids. Transfer the baked waffles to the oven, placing them directly on the rack so they will stay crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Transfer the waffles to serving plates and top each serving with syrup and apples.