Description
Cornbread Waffle Bites are a delightful and fun twist on the traditional Southern cornbread, offering mini, crispy bites perfect for appetizers, snacks, or brunch sides. Made with a simple batter of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, they cook quickly in a waffle iron and can be customized with toppings like honey, maple syrup, or cheese for sweet or savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Additional
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Optional toppings: honey, maple syrup, crumbled bacon, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Cook the Waffle Bites: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter onto the hot waffle iron, spacing each scoop to allow individual bite formation. Close the waffle iron and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the waffle bites from the iron and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with your choice of toppings like honey, maple syrup, crumbled bacon, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Make the bites mini-sized for appetizers or larger for a brunch side dish.
- These waffle bites freeze well; reheat in a toaster or oven for best results.
- For a savory variation, add diced jalapeños or cheddar cheese directly into the batter before cooking.
