Cornbread Waffles
A cornmeal batter cooked in a waffle iron for 5 minutes a waffle until crisp outside and tender inside. Four servings in 30 minutes.
Photograph credit: Cornbread waffle with chili by vanessa · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Method for Cornbread Waffles
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Heat the waffle iron. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
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Whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter and honey together, pour into the dry mix and stir until just combined.
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Pour a ladle of batter into the greased iron and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes until deep gold. Repeat with the rest.
Keep an Eye on These
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Grease and heat the iron well.
- If your iron runs hot, check at 4 minutes.
- Keep finished waffles on a rack.
A Little Background
Cornbread batter cooks well in a waffle iron because the ridges crisp every surface. The result is something between a cornbread and a waffle, crunchy at the edge and soft in the middle.
The batter is thick, thicker than a pancake batter, and should drop from a spoon. Mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined, with a few lumps left, because overmixing toughens the waffle.
Grease the iron well and heat it fully before the first waffle goes in. Wait for the steam to ease before opening the lid. Opening early tears the waffle in half.
They are ready after about 5 minutes, when they are deep gold and release easily. If your iron runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Keep finished waffles on a rack in a low oven so they stay crisp, not steamed. Fold in grated cheddar and chopped chives for a savoury version that goes well with soup.
What to Serve It With
Fried chicken · Maple syrup · Chili · Crispy bacon
Keeping Cornbread Waffles
Best fresh. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a toaster.
Questions People Ask
How long does Cornbread Waffles take to make?
About 30 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Cornbread Waffles?
Do not overmix the batter. Grease and heat the iron well. If your iron runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Keep finished waffles on a rack.
What should I serve with Cornbread Waffles?
Fried chicken; Maple syrup; Chili; Crispy bacon.
How should Cornbread Waffles be stored?
Best fresh. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a toaster.
Is Cornbread Waffles suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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