Can I freeze these waffles?

Yes, freeze in a single layer then store in a bag. Reheat in a warm oven to restore crispness.

What toppings work best?

They are versatile: try maple syrup and bananas for sweet, or fried eggs, cheddar, and salsa for savory.

Cornbread Waffles

Name: Cornbread Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup coarse yellow cornmeal; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp molasses; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 whole large egg

Crispy cornbread waffles with molasses and buttermilk that go sweet with maple syrup or savory with eggs and cheese.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

Calories

320/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesAmerican Cuisine

Breakfast

Nutrition Per Serving

320Calories

8gProtein

38gCarbs

15gFat

2gFiber

5gSugar

Ingredients

0.75 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp molasses
1 cup buttermilk
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 whole large egg

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the coarse yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Whisk to blend evenly.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.

Combine and Rest the Batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and place an oven-safe cooling rack over a baking sheet.

10 min

Cook the Waffles

Heat the waffle iron to medium heat. Brush with melted butter or nonstick spray. Ladle about 0.25 cup of batter per waffle and cook until lightly browned. Transfer cooked waffles to the rack in the oven to stay crisp while you finish the remaining batter. Repeat to make about 8 waffles total.

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Tips & Variations

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the cornmeal hydrates and the waffles cook evenly.
Keep finished waffles warm on a rack in the oven instead of stacking to keep them crisp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze these waffles?: Yes, freeze in a single layer then store in a bag. Reheat in a warm oven to restore crispness.
What toppings work best?: They are versatile: try maple syrup and bananas for sweet, or fried eggs, cheddar, and salsa for savory.

Recipe inspired by the original at smittenkitchen.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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