Breakfast
Mexican Street Corn Waffles
Makes 7 classic-style waffles or 5 Belgian-style waffles
Mexican Street Corn Waffles
Makes 7 classic-style waffles or 5 Belgian-style waffles
Bursting with sweet, snappy kernels, this fun riff on elote is perfect when corn is at its peak.
Nutritional information per classic waffle (without crema and cheese): Calories 287 (57% from fat) carb. 34g
pro. 8g
fat 14g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 56mg sod. 536mg
calc. 85mg
fiber 3gNutritional information per Belgian waffle (without crema and cheese): Calories 402 (42% from fat) carb. 48g
pro. 11g
fat 19g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 79mg sod. 750mg
calc. 119mg
fiber 4g
pro. 8g
fat 14g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 56mg sod. 536mg
calc. 85mg
fiber 3gNutritional information per Belgian waffle (without crema and cheese): Calories 402 (42% from fat) carb. 48g
pro. 11g
fat 19g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 79mg sod. 750mg
calc. 119mg
fiber 4g
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 ears corn, husked, kernels cut from cobs (about 1½ to 2 cups)
- ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup masa harina*
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
* Masa harina is a finely ground flour made from dried corn soaked in lime water and is traditionally used for making corn tortillas. It is available in most grocery stores.
To finish waffles (recipe follows):
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Ground chipotle powder, for sprinkling
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Preparation
- In a medium to large skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over mediumhigh heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the corn and cook without stirring until lightly charred on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the kernels over and cook for an additional minute until crisp and tender. Remove from the heat and reserve.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and remaining vegetable oil to combine. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and whisk until mostly smooth. Fold in the reserved corn kernels.
- Secure the desired waffle plates in the waffle maker. Preheat the waffle maker to the desired setting; use 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 classicstyle waffles are being prepared, onto the center of the bottom waffle plate. 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.
- Drizzle (or pipe, for a restaurant-style presentation) some Lime Crema on each waffle and top with some of the cotija cheese. Sprinkle with ground chipotle and cilantro. Serve immediately.
