Description
Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
- Honey or additional butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and olive oil or melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños until evenly distributed.
- Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter; it can make the waffles tough.
- Make sure your waffle iron is preheated for even cooking.
- For extra crispy waffles, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking.
- You can prepare the batter the night before and store it in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: waffles, spicy, cheddar, jalapeño, breakfast, brunch