Description
Crispy, golden cornbread waffles served with a creamy, spicy queso dip—perfect for dipping and sharing. This dish combines Southern comfort with Tex-Mex flavors for a delicious and indulgent treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cornbread Waffles:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
For the Queso Dip:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- Sliced jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
Make the Waffles:
- Preheat a waffle iron.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and smoked paprika.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and corn kernels (if using).
- Cook the waffles in the preheated waffle iron until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Prepare the Queso Dip:
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced jalapeño, sautéing until soft.
- Add seasonings: Stir in evaporated milk, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Melt the cheese: Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Finish: Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced jalapeños and serve warm alongside the crispy waffles for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, use a spicier cheese blend or add more jalapeños.
- Try swapping cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a more complex flavor.
- Leftover waffles can be reheated in the toaster for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Tex-Mex
