Sriracha Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
Carey Nershi
- Serves
- 4 waffles
I am a very big fan of texture in my cornbread, so I almost always opt for using coarsely ground cornmeal over the finer stuff. These waffles are no exception, and the coarse cornmeal gives them a wonderfully crisp texture. If this isn't your cup of tea, substitute a finer cornmeal instead.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coarse cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup grated smoked cheddar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
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Directions
- Step 1
Preheat waffle iron. Combine cornmeal, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cheddar in a large bowl.
- Step 2
Beat together egg, buttermilk, honey, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just barely combined. (If there are still a couple dry lumps, it's ok.) Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Step 3
After 10 minutes, the batter should have thickened to a spoonable consistency. Brush both sides of your waffle iron with butter and add three large, heaping spoonfuls (approximately 1/3 cup each) to the center of your iron. Close and cook until nicely browned.
- Step 4
Combine maple syrup and sriracha. Top waffles with a fried egg and sriracha-maple syrup.