Description
Deliciously savory waffles with a kick of jalapeño and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 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.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your heat preference.
- These waffles are great topped with sour cream or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg