Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious twist on traditional cornbread, these Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles paired with turkey bacon are a perfect blend of flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped jalapeños
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
- While waffles are cooking, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Serve waffles topped with turkey bacon and additional jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs to the batter.
- These waffles can be made ahead and frozen for quick breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Waffles, Cornbread Waffles, Turkey Bacon