Description
A delightful combination of sweet, fluffy cornbread waffles topped with rich, savory chili, perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups chili con carne (prepared)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- While the waffles are cooking, heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat until hot and bubbly.
- Serve the warm cornbread waffles topped with a generous ladle of chili.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Almond milk or oat milk can replace regular milk for lactose intolerance.
- Olive oil can be used instead of butter for a healthier fat option.
- Add jalapeños to the chili for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Waffle Iron and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with chili
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cornbread, waffles, chili, comfort food, easy recipe