Description
These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a savory and slightly spicy twist on classic waffles. The combination of sharp cheddar cheese and pickled jalapeños gives these waffles a delicious kick, perfect for a unique breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
For Cooking:
- Cooking spray or additional melted butter for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Prepare the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey (if using) until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped pickled jalapeños.
- Cook the Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to the machine’s instructions until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve hot. Enjoy on their own or with toppings like butter, cheese, sour cream, or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: Approximately 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles, savory waffles, breakfast recipe, brunch recipe, cheesy waffles
