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!
I’m SO glad that we have some cooler weather. It’s been blazing hot, even in November and I’m horrified to report, that we still have the AC running most of the time.
That said, I’m still dragging out the slow cooker and making this chili, because 1) it’s delicious, and 2) I just can’t wait for Phoenix to get the memo. It’s FALL, Phoenix!! Come on!!
The chili I wanted something a little different to the traditional cornbread side. Why not make a cornbread batter, and cook it in the waffle maker?
Why not indeed!
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The deep wells in the Belgian waffle maker we have makes the waffles nice and sturdy, and excellent for pouring chili over. A quick topping of some sour cream, a little cheese and some cilantro, and we have ourselves a meal, folks! I love grabbing a quarter of the waffle, and using it as a shovel delicately transporting the chili to my mouth!
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.
Are they diet food?
Well, no. But that depends on your diet, I guess!
Are they delicious?
Well, duh. I mean LOOK! Check out that cheesy, crispy edge! YUM!!
These are a cinch to make, and I think that you could totally get away with serving this to guests. I mean, people do chicken and waffles (I can’t get my head around that), so why not do the chili and waffles?
What would YOU top these waffles with? Hit Reply and let me know by commenting!
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Crispy Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
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!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 6 Tbs butter melted
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 cups chunky chili
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- extra cheddar
- cilantro
Directions
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Whisk together the dry ingredients.
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In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry, folding together until just combined. Don't over mix -the batter should be shaggy, vs smooth.
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Add in the melted butter, and cheese, folding together gently. Again - don't over mix!!
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Heat your waffle maker. I like to use a high setting (but yours may be different - keep an eye on it!)
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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.
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Cook until browned and crispy.
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Top with hot chili, sour cream, extra cheese and a little cilantro.
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Devour!
Kate says
So my love of chili is well documented, but I love love love the cornbread waffles with this. How perfect!
Kylee says
Thanks, Kate! I love it too!
Meg | Meg is Well says
I love savory waffle creations-I think maybe even more than sweet! But I love how there’s actually cornmeal in the batter!
Jennifer A Stewart says
This is my kind of breakfast food! I have been known to eat spaghetti for breakfast so I think I will love this for dinner too! Chili and cornbread go hand in hand!! My grandma used to put chili on spaghetti, which I know sounds weird, but it was awesome!! Sharing!!
Suzie says
Oh my god, this is an amazing idea!
I love cornbread (it’s something I really miss from the USA) and this is just…. perfect 😀
Kathy says
I love cornbread waffles.. i can’t wait to try out this recipe with the cheese added 👍 i also do brownie mix in my waffle maker and top it with ice cream 😉
Lisa says
I went to the “net” for a recipe for cornbread waffles ( hoping someone out there had an idea like mine!) SCORE! We received a Belgian waffle maker for Christmas and I’m thinking of all the ways to use it. I need cornmeal muffins or something in a hurry and I thought of the waffle iron ! Thanks! Off I go to try this…..
Kylee says
I hope you love these, Lisa! Let me know what you think?
Dave N says
Topped with pulled pork on mashed potatoes, covered with country gravy.
Jen says
I made this recipe for my family and it was a HUGE hit!! My hubby added some finely diced jalapeño to the batter before cooking and it added a nice little kick.