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Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles Brunch

Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles Brunch: Spice Up Your Mornings

Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles are a delicious breakfast twist combining cornbread with a spicy kick, perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Waffles
  • 1 cup cornmeal yellow preferred
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 tbsp baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack/pepper jack
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños adjust quantity for spice preference
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions, and coat with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until lump-free.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in cheddar and jalapeños.
  5. Pour about 3/4 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Remove the waffles and let them cool on a wire rack before serving with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect served with fried eggs or a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet-savory experience.

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