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Colorful plate with golden-brown cornbread waffles topped with melted cheddar cheese, slices of jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream, garnished with fresh herbs. The waffles are crispy, with visible chunks of jalapeños and melted cheese, served on a rustic white plate with a fork and knife.

Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles You’ll Love

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A savory waffle recipe combining spicy jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and classic cornbread batter, cooked to crispy perfection for a satisfying breakfast.

  • 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 sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños, diced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. 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