Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cornbread and spicy jalapeños with these fluffy jalapeño cornbread waffles. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these waffles are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with flavor. Serve them with maple syrup for a delicious twist that elevates your dining experience. Ideal for gatherings, they promise to impress your guests while being easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In another bowl, beat milk, melted butter, and eggs until frothy.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños and corn into the wet mixture.
- Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients while gently folding until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese last for even distribution.
- Ladle about ¾ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (about 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg