Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles: A Savory Twist to Breakfast
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles combine the sweetness of cornbread batter with the spice of jalapeños, creating a perfect breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then fold in the cheese and jalapeños.
- Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra spice, leave the seeds in the jalapeños.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles, cornbread, breakfast, savory
Find it online: https://www.kindkitchn.com/cheddar-jalapeno-cornbread-waffles/