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
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
- 1 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
- ¾ cup club soda*
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ¾ cup sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, preferably yellow
- Spreadable cream cheese and maple syrup, for serving
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the recommended amount of batter, depending on whether Belgian or classic style 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.
- For best results, serve waffles immediately with a schmear of cream cheese and maple syrup, if desired.
*The carbonation in club soda aerates the batter and makes the finished waffles extra light.
