Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles: A Tasty Twist Await!
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional cornbread, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the cheddar 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, add more jalapeños or use spicy cheese.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for a quick meal.
- Serve with honey or maple syrup for a sweet and savory combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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