Description
These Cornbread Waffle Bites are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, cooked to perfection in a waffle iron. They are savory, slightly sweet, and packed with cheesy goodness, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Additional:
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Lightly grease the waffle iron and preheat it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add Extras: Fold in corn kernels, cheddar cheese, and jalapeño if desired.
- Cook: Spoon batter into the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Carefully remove waffle bites and serve warm with butter, honey, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice and use dairy-free butter.
- Adjust jalapeño amount to suit your spice preference.
- These bites freeze well for convenient snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 waffle bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
