Breakfast

Jalapeño Popper Waffles

Makes about 8 classic-style waffles or 4 Belgian-style waffles

Jalapeño Popper Waffles

Makes about 8 classic-style waffles or 4 Belgian-style waffles

A savory waffle that’s not just for game day.

Nutritional information per classic waffle: Calories 243 (51% from fat)
carb. 22g
pro. 7gfat 14g
sat. fat 8g
chol. 89mg
sod. 679mgcalc. 123mg
fiber 1gNutritional information per Belgian waffle: Calories 485 (51% from fat)
carb. 45g
pro. 14g fat 27g
sat. fat 17g
chol. 178mg
sod. 1357mg calc. 246mg
fiber 3g

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼teaspoon baking soda
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾cup low-fat buttermilk
  • ¾cup club soda*
  • 2large eggs
  • 6tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter,
  • melted and cooled slightly
  • ¾cup sliced pickled jalapeño peppers,
  • drained
  • 1cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese,
  • preferably yellow
  • spreadable cream cheese and maple
  • syrup, for serving

Preparation

  1. 1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a
    large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the
    buttermilk, club soda, eggs, and melted
    butter to combine. Add the liquid ingredients
    to the dry and whisk until mostly smooth.
    2. Secure the desired waffle plates in the
    waffle maker. Preheat the waffle maker
    to the desired setting; a higher setting is
    recommended for crisp waffles. The waffle
    maker will beep to indicate it is ready
    to use.
    3. Pour the recommended amount of batter,
    depending on whether Belgian- or classicstyle waffles are being prepared, onto
    the center of the bottom waffle plate. Top
    the batter with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the
    jalapeño slices and 3 to 4 tablespoons of
    the shredded Cheddar. Close the waffle
    maker, but do not lock. The waffle is done
    when the ready-for-use indicator beeps.
    Carefully open the waffle maker and remove
    the baked waffle. Repeat with the remaining
    batter.
    4. For best results, serve waffles immediately
    with a schmear of cream cheese and maple
    syrup, if desired.
  2. * The carbonation in club soda aerates the
    batter and makes the finished waffles extra
    light.