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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles

Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles for a Spicy Breakfast Twist

These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles offer a delightful blend of savory flavors with a spicy twist, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Jalapeños adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tbsp Honey optional
Serving Suggestions
  • Honey for drizzling
  • Sour Cream for serving

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease the plates.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, slightly cooled melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
  5. Pour 3/4 to 1 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove waffles and serve immediately with honey or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These waffles can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer, reheating nicely when needed.

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