Description
Start your day or spice up dinner with these crispy, golden Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles. With bold jalapeño heat, gooey cheddar, and a tender cornbread base, this easy recipe is perfect for quick breakfast ideas, cozy dinner ideas, or savory food inspiration. These waffles cook beautifully in a waffle iron and pair with chili, eggs, or honey butter for endless delicious combinations.
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your waffle iron according to its instructions and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in shredded cheddar and chopped jalapeños.
6. Spoon about 3/4 cup of batter into the hot waffle iron and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Repeat with remaining batter, keeping cooked waffles warm if desired.
Notes
Use fresh or pickled jalapeños depending on your flavor preference.
Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until combined for fluffy texture.
Reheat leftover waffles in the toaster or oven for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: savory waffles, spicy cornbread, brunch ideas, cheddar jalapeño waffles, cornbread waffles