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Cornbread Waffles with Chili and Cheese Recipe

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Deliciously savory Cornbread Waffles topped with hearty chili and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal that combines the crispness of waffles with the rich flavors of chili and cheese.

Ingredients

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Cornbread Batter

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Chili

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cornbread Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add milk and melted butter. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  2. Cook the Chili: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat. Stir in kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
  3. Cook the Waffles: Preheat and grease your waffle iron. Pour an appropriate amount of cornbread batter onto the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes depending on your device.
  4. Assemble and Serve: Place hot cornbread waffles on plates, generously top each with warm chili, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over it. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melty.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for best melting quality.
  • For a spicier chili, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Ensure waffle iron is fully preheated before cooking batter to prevent sticking.
  • Leftover waffles and chili can be refrigerated and reheated separately before assembly.

Keywords: cornbread waffles, chili, cheddar cheese, savory waffles, comfort food, easy recipe

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