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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles

Savory cornbread waffles loaded with melted cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Add-Ins
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp jalapeños, finely diced seeds removed for mild heat

Equipment

  • Waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed.
  5. Fold in cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
  6. Cook batter in waffle iron until golden and crisp.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, honey, or savory toppings.