These quick, homemade Cornbread Waffles come together in minutes and pair perfectly with chili for an easy 15-minute dinner.
To me, chili is the ultimate fall comfort food. We often serve it over baked potatoes with sour cream and cheese, but swapping potatoes for cornbread waffles made a new family favorite. These waffles are an easy, flavorful alternative that bring the same cozy feeling in a fun bite-sized form.
Cornbread and chili are a classic combination, and turning the cornbread into waffles makes dinner feel special while staying incredibly simple. For speed, canned chili works great, but you can use a homemade chili if you prefer. Whip up the batter, heat the waffle iron, and warm the chili for a satisfying meal ready in about 15 minutes.
These cornbread waffles are lightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and tender inside. They’re kid-friendly and make serving chili more fun. Below is a straightforward recipe with ingredient amounts and simple instructions so you can recreate this quick family meal.
Cornbread Waffles with Chili
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (160 g) yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (237 g) milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, melted
- 2 cans of your favorite chili
Instructions
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In a bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the milk, egg, and melted butter, then whisk gently until just combined.
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Preheat your waffle maker to medium-high heat (my setting is about 3½ out of 5).
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Spray the waffle iron lightly with baking spray or brush with oil to prevent sticking.
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Pour enough batter to nearly fill the waffle mold—about 1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on your iron. The batter will puff and spread while cooking.
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Cook according to your waffle maker’s directions. These cornbread waffles brown faster than regular waffles, so watch them closely. Repeat with the remaining batter; this yields roughly 7 standard waffles. Keep finished waffles warm under a towel on a plate.
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Warm the chili and serve over the waffles. Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, or your favorite garnishes.
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