Description
These Cornbread Waffles are golden, crisp on the outside, and perfectly fluffy on the inside. Blending rich Southern flavor with classic waffle texture, they’re the ideal base for savory toppings like fried chicken, chili, or sour cream and jalapeños. Whether you’re making brunch or dinner, these waffles are a bold and delicious choice.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted butter
Optional: 1/4 cup diced jalapeños, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with oil or nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add buttermilk and melted butter, and whisk until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
5. Pour batter into the waffle iron, enough to just fill the grid.
6. Cook until golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Remove and serve hot. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing iron as needed.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined for light waffles.
Reheat in a toaster oven to bring back crispness if storing leftovers.
If using add-ins like cheese or jalapeños, pat them dry to avoid soggy spots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 95