Description
These savory-sweet waffles combine the comfort of cornbread, the heat of jalapeño, and the gooey goodness of cheddar cheese. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, they’re finished with a luxurious honey butter drizzle that perfectly balances the spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)
- 2 tbsp honey (for honey butter)
- ¼ tsp salt (for honey butter)
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for heat
Instructions
- Make the Honey Butter: In a small bowl, mix butter, honey, and salt until creamy. Add cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicy note if desired. Set aside at room temperature (or refrigerate if making ahead).
- Prepare the Waffle Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, and parsley.
- Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour in the batter (about ½ cup per waffle, depending on your iron). Cook until golden brown and crisp — about 4–5 minutes per batch. Keep warm in a low oven (200°F / 93°C) while you make the rest.
- Serve: Stack waffles high, top with a pat of honey butter, and drizzle generously with extra honey. Garnish with fresh parsley or a few thin jalapeño slices for presentation.
Notes
- For a spicier version, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- These waffles can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Serve with additional toppings like sour cream or avocado for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg