Description
Get ready to elevate your brunch game with these Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles—crispy, golden, and packed with bold flavor. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or savory snack, this easy recipe blends cheddar, jalapeños, and cornmeal into one irresistible dish.
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 medium jalapeños finely chopped
1/4 cup green onions chopped
cooking spray or oil as needed
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron and grease lightly
2. Whisk dry ingredients together
3. Mix wet ingredients separately
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently
5. Fold in cheese jalapeños and green onions
6. Rest batter for 5 to 10 minutes
7. Cook in waffle iron until golden and crisp
8. Keep warm while finishing batches
9. Serve hot with desired toppings
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting
Control spice by adjusting jalapeños
Do not overmix batter to keep waffles fluffy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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