4.8 from 75 votes
Cheddar Cornbread Waffles from Scratch
A fresh take on your traditional waffle, these savory Crispy Cheddar Cornbread Waffles are the perfect vehicle for chili, and so much fun to eat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 waffles
Calories: 476 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 cups chunky chili
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- extra cheddar
- cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, folding together until just combined. Don't over mix -the batter should be shaggy, vs smooth.
- Add in the melted butter, and cheese, folding together gently. Again - don't over mix!!
- Heat your waffle maker. I like to use a high setting (but yours may be different - keep an eye on it!)
- Grease the waffle maker, then add around 3/4 cup of batter for large Belgian style waffles. Use 1/2 cup for the flatter, less deep waffle irons.
- Cook until browned and crispy.
- Top with hot chili, sour cream, extra cheese and a little cilantro.
- Devour!
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Notes
- Grease your waffle maker each time with cooking spray (or brush with butter) to ensure your waffle will come out easily!
- Don't overmix the batter, just gently fold together until just combined.
- Refrigerate any remaining batter, but make sure you use it up within a day or so. Even better, just cook all the batter, and freeze extra waffles.
- Store savory waffles in the refrigerator in a zip-lock back, or freeze, seperating the waffles with parchment. To reheat - just place in the toaster or oven for a few minutes until warmed.
- How many waffles does this make? This recipe makes 5 really big waffles, in my Belgian Waffle Maker (the kind with the really deep grooves), but with a smaller, flatter waffle iron, you would likely get a lot more. Which really just means you could snarf 2 and be just fine.
Nutrition Information
Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1272mg
(53%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
440mg
(44%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1272mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 440mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.