Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic
Savory cornbread waffles infused with sharp cheddar and spicy jalapeños for a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful twist on a classic dish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for chili or fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 waffles
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped (adjust for spice preference)
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Cooking spray or melted butter for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey if using.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños, being careful not to overmix.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour enough batter to cover the waffle grid and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove waffle and keep warm while repeating with remaining batter.
Notes
Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spice level.
Substitute fresh jalapeños for a fresher flavor.
To keep waffles crisp, place them on a wire rack in a warm oven (200°F) while finishing the batch.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
