Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño amount according to heat preference.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or additional cheese for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling/Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg