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Cornbread Waffles Recipe

Cornbread Waffles Recipe
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These Cornbread Waffles combine the classic Southern flavors of cornbread with a spicy twist, perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack. Loaded with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and green chilies, these waffles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with savory chili, sour cream, and green onions for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Waffles:

  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced and seeds removed
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings:

  • Chili, homemade or 2 (15 oz.) cans storebought
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to heat thoroughly. Once hot, grease the iron with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir the mixture to combine evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lightly beaten egg, and melted butter. Then, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, and canned green chilies to the wet mixture.
  4. Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
  5. Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffles until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on your waffle iron. Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with remaining batter.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Top each warm cornbread waffle with your choice of chili, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately for best taste and enjoy!

Notes

  • To reduce heat, omit the jalapeño or remove seeds entirely.
  • Homemade chili works best for a richer flavor but canned chili is a quick substitute.
  • Make sure the waffle iron is well-greased to avoid sticking.
  • These waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the rest.
  • If you want a crispier texture, allow waffles to cool slightly on a wire rack before topping.

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Keywords: cornbread waffles, spicy waffles, jalapeño waffles, cheddar waffles, chili toppings, Southern breakfast, savory waffles

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