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Golden and flavorful cornbread waffles with a crispy crust and tender crumb that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Easily adaptable to gluten-free diets and customizable with sweet or savory mix-ins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal (Certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Optional for savory-only)
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (Or milk + lemon juice)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter or Neutral Oil
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions (Or chives)
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (Optional)
  • Cooking Spray or Oil (For greasing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or oil.
  2. If not using buttermilk, combine milk with a splash of lemon juice and let sit 5 minutes to sour.
  3. Whisk cornmeal, flour (or gluten-free blend), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until smooth and lump-free.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk (or soured milk), eggs, and melted butter or neutral oil until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Gently fold in shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, and finely chopped jalapeño, if using.
  8. Spoon batter into the preheated waffle maker to fill the molds without overflowing, close the lid, and cook 4–6 minutes or until steam slows and waffles are golden and crisp.
  9. Carefully remove waffles and place them on a wire rack to cool and prevent steaming; do not stack.

Notes

Let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking—it helps make waffles light and fluffy., Use a wire rack to cool the waffles to maintain crispiness and avoid sogginess., The recipe is easily made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and using certified gluten-free cornmeal., Reheat waffles in a toaster or oven at 375°F for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness., For vegan versions, use flax eggs and almond milk with lemon juice in place of dairy and eggs, but toppings should be chosen accordingly.

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