Description
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a savory twist on traditional cornbread, combining melted cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños into crispy, golden waffles. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, they bring a punch of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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2-3 jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
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1/4 cup milk (if needed for consistency)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the waffle iron)
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
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In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until the batter reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
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Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños until evenly distributed.
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Spoon the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter per waffle, depending on the size of your waffle iron.
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Close the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately, or keep warm in the oven.
Notes
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For more heat, leave some of the jalapeño seeds in the batter.
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These waffles are perfect served with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of honey for a sweet-and-spicy combo.
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If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with regular milk plus 1 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar.
You can freeze any leftover waffles and reheat them in a toaster or oven for a quick meal or snack
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-5 minutes per waffle
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (of 6 servings)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
