Description
These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory side dish alongside chili, barbecue, or fried chicken.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely diced
Other
- Cooking spray or oil for waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the waffles.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the waffles tender.
- Add Cheese and Jalapeños: Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and finely diced jalapeños evenly through the batter to disperse the flavors.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour the batter into the hot waffle iron. Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron manufacturer’s directions until they turn golden brown and develop a crisp exterior.
- Repeat: Remove the cooked waffles, then repeat the greasing and cooking process with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm with butter, honey, or your preferred savory toppings for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor if you prefer less heat.
- These waffles pair excellently with chili, pulled pork, or fried chicken for a hearty meal.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated easily in a toaster for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern American
