Description
These savory waffles bring together golden cornbread, spicy jalapeños, and melty cheddar cheese in the perfect crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside bite. Great for brunch, dinner, or whenever you want a Southern-inspired twist!
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
⅓ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
1 tbsp honey (optional)
Cooking spray or butter for waffle iron
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly.
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In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey.
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Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined.
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Fold in cheddar and jalapeños.
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Pour ~½–⅔ cup of batter into waffle iron and cook 4–5 min until golden and crisp.
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Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle more cheese directly onto the waffle iron before adding batter.
- Leftovers reheat well in the toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Savory Snack
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
