Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños.
- Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like additional cheese or cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spice level.
- Can be made gluten-free with gluten-free cornmeal.
- Best enjoyed fresh and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Mix and cook in waffle iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg