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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles

Savory Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles to Spice Up Mornings

Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delightful mashup of cornbread flavors with a zesty twist for breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal coarse
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cups pickled jalapeños chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
Optional Toppings
  • honey or maple syrup
  • Greek yogurt
  • sliced avocado
  • fresh pico de gallo

Equipment

  • waffle iron

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Optionally add honey.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and fold in the shredded cheese and chopped jalapeños.
  5. Pour about ¾ cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These waffles can be adjusted for spice level and are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.

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