Description
This recipe combines the comfort of cornbread with the texture of classic waffles, offering a hearty and crispy option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter (or oil) until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in cheese, green onions, and jalapeños if using.
- Ladle the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4–6 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings like maple syrup, sour cream, hot honey, or chili.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.
- These waffles freeze well for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cornbread Waffle, Waffles, Breakfast, Snack, Easy Recipe