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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles

Crispy savory waffles made with cornmeal, sharp cheddar cheese, and jalapeños for a bold twist on classic cornbread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 jalapeños finely diced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Waffle iron
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat waffle iron and grease lightly.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  5. Fold in cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
  6. Cook batter in waffle iron until golden and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Adjust jalapeños for heat preference. Serve warm.

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