Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles: The Best Comfort Food Twist
Discover the delicious combination of cheddar and jalapeño in these cornbread waffles, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese and jalapeño.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray and pour in the batter.
- Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with butter or syrup.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, add some chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles, comfort food, breakfast recipe