These Cornbread Waffles with Chili are quick to make and on the table in about 15 minutes. A simple homemade cornbread batter—made from pantry staples—is cooked in a waffle iron, then topped with warm chili, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. It’s an easy, cozy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy.
Cornbread Waffle Bar
Turn this dish into a cornbread waffle bar to feed a crowd. Make the waffles ahead and rewarm them in the oven when you’re ready to serve. Keep the chili hot in a slow cooker and arrange toppings on the counter so guests can build their own plates. The mix of sweet cornbread, savory chili, melted cheese, and cool sour cream makes for a crowd-pleasing combination.
Ingredients for Cornbread Waffles With Chili
- Yellow cornmeal
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
- Milk
- Egg
- Oil
- Canned chili (warmed)
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
How to make cornbread waffles
In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the milk, egg (and egg white if using) and oil, then stir until just combined. Heat and lightly grease your waffle iron. Spoon about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter (depending on your iron size) onto the hot surface and cook until the waffles are golden and set. Serve topped with warm chili, shredded cheddar, and a spoonful of sour cream. Add any extra toppings you like and enjoy.
Toppings for cornbread waffles with chili
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Olives
- Honey butter
- Jam
Cornbread Waffles With Chili
April King
5 mins
10 mins
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 cans chili beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
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Add milk, egg, egg white, and oil; whisk until just combined.
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Spoon 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter onto a greased, hot waffle iron. Cook until waffles are browned and cooked through.
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Top each waffle with warm chili beans, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 511 kcal
Carbohydrates: 82.7 g
Protein: 20.9 g
Fat: 10.4 g
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Cholesterol: 42.9 mg
Sodium: 541 mg
Fiber: 9.4 g
Sugar: 21.1 g
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