In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just barely combined. Don't over mix!
Gently stir in melted butter and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
Heat your waffle maker on high. Grease and add a scant cup of batter for a large Belgian-style waffle maker. For smaller waffle makers, use about 1/2 cup. Sprinkle shredded cheese over waffle batter and close the waffle iron.
Cook until browned and crispy. Serve immediately with chili, sour cream, more cheese and any other topping desired.