Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles: The Best Savory Twist on a Classic
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delightful and savory twist on traditional cornbread, combining the flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños.
- 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 milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
- Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or serve with a spicy sauce.
- These waffles pair well with honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles, savory waffles, cornbread waffles