Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with jalapeño heat, these cornbread waffles are perfect for brunch or a snack.
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
2–3 finely chopped jalapeños (seeds removed)
Butter for waffle iron
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron and grease with butter.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in cheddar and jalapeños.
5. Pour batter into waffle iron; cook 4-6 minutes until golden.
6. Rest waffles 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Serve with honey or maple syrup.
Substitute almond flour for a keto-friendly option.
Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cornbread waffles, jalapeño, cheddar, spicy