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Colorful plate featuring golden-brown cornbread waffles topped with melted cheddar cheese, slices of vibrant green jalapeños, and crispy edges, styled on a rustic wooden surface with fresh herbs and a drizzle of syrup for presentation.

Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles Youll Love

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A flavorful blend of spicy jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and hearty cornbread, transformed into crispy waffles perfect for breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron and grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add shredded cheddar and chopped jalapeños to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve warm with additional cheese and jalapeños if desired.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add additional jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • You can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Mix & Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 waffle
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg