You just can't get a more classic Tex-Mex combo than chili and cornbread. We say "Amen!," and decided to one-up this combo by making the cornbread in waffle form.
The crispiness of the waffles and the creamy spiciness of the chili takes this classic combo to a whole new level of deliciousness.
You need to spray the waffle iron with oil to ensure a crispy brown outside to the waffle. And, let the waffles cook until they are deep brown, so they will stand up to the liquid in the chili - the dish does need some crispy texture.
Sandy and I are excited to be cooking this updated classic on November 11th on Channel 2 KUTV at noon.
Tune in, Southwest Food Fans, for our television debut!
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (we like Frank's)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or smoked paprika
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup minced peppers of choice (we used 1 jalapeno and a little red bell pepper)
- Stir together milk, vinegar, eggs and oil. Whisk together in another bowl the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and powder, spices and salt. Stir dry mixture into wet mixture with a spoon until just combined. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
- Heat a waffle iron to hottest setting. Spray lightly with canola oil. Ladle batter onto waffle iron and cook until very brown and crisp.
Sandy and I are excited to be cooking this updated classic on November 11th on Channel 2 KUTV at noon.
SeattleDee
I serve my poblano cornbread waffles alongside bowls of chili, but I love your idea of ladling on the chili as a waffle topping. What's next? chili in a crispy waffle cone?
Donna
Great Idea, Seattle Dee - Savory Waffle Cups ~ next time!
Christin
What a unique way to serve chili. I love a good bowl of chili in the fall. Unfortunately neither of my kids likes chili and I've tried every which way I know to get them to eat it - but not chili and waffles!
Donna
Christin - Entice them with waffles, I say!
Curt
Now this is my kinda eating. It's pancakes, I could even eat that for breakfast!
This sounds like an awesome idea. What a great recipe!
Donna
Curt - THANK YOU so much! Do try this outstanding combo!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
What a fun idea. Great new way to have breakfast for dinner. I'll look forward to seeing you on TV!
Donna
Thanks, Barbara - Live TV is scary, but fun! Wish us luck!
Toby
hmm.. I'm loving the savory thing with the waffles... but I'm sitting here thinking about slathering some cornbread waffles with pecan butter and syrup.
Donna
Toby - Yes, indeed. Anything slathered on cornbread waffles has got to be good!
SeattleDee
... and anything slathered with pecan butter has to be double-delicious.
Kiri W.
Wow! I've never had cornbread waffles, but this sounds like one majorly delicious affair. I'm not usually too big a fan of cornbread (too dry), but in waffle form, smothered in juicy chili I bet I'd lap this up in seconds 🙂
Beth Michelle
I love that you made the cornbread in waffle form. Amazing. This dish looks super delicious. Major comfort food.
Donna
Beth Michelle - Thanks so much - we hope you try them and love them!
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