Description
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delightful blend of cornbread texture combined with the spice of jalapeños and the richness of cheddar cheese, creating a perfect breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 130 g cornmeal
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 60 g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 120 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 45 g pickled jalapeños, chopped
- Cooking spray or additional melted butter for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until homogeneous.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey (if using) until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined; avoid overmixing. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped pickled jalapeños until evenly distributed.
- Spoon approximately 125–160 ml of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, adjusting to the diameter of your appliance. Close and cook until the waffles are golden brown and set, typically 4–5 minutes per batch.
- Carefully remove waffles and serve immediately while hot. Enhance with butter, extra cheese, sour cream, or a drizzle of honey as desired.
- Complement with fried eggs, crispy bacon, or a spoonful of spicy salsa for a substantial meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute with other types of cheese if preferred.
- These waffles can be stored in the freezer and reheated later for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg