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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles

These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delicious and comforting twist on traditional waffles, combining the flavors of cheddar cheese and jalapeños for a savory breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal Not the coarse kind
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Helps with the fluff factor
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Not to confuse with baking soda
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Optional if you don’t like sweet
  • 1 tsp Salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Or milk with a splash of lemon juice
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter
Add-ins
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded Sharp is best
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeños, diced small Add seeds for extra heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  5. Fold in the cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
Cooking
  1. Ladle the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the waffles from the iron and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.
Serving
  1. Serve with toppings like sour cream, hot honey, or alongside fried chicken.

Notes

These waffles can be frozen and reheated for later. Great for meal prep! Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like bacon or corn.