Description
Southern comfort meets brunch brilliance with crispy cornbread waffle bites dancing alongside silky honey butter syrup. Crunchy edges and golden surfaces promise a flavor adventure that will charm breakfast enthusiasts and comfort food lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (236 ml) cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Cheese and Meat Add-ins (Optional):
- 1/4 cup (28 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (28 g) cooked and crumbled bacon
Additional Waffle Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Honey Butter Syrup Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (84 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cornbread batter by whisking together cornmeal mix, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until completely integrated and free of lumps.
- Enhance the mixture with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon crumbles for added depth and texture.
- Warm a mini waffle maker and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully portion small dollops of batter into each compartment of the waffle maker, ensuring even distribution.
- Allow waffles to cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and crisp exterior.
- Continue cooking remaining batter, maintaining consistent temperature and texture.
- Simultaneously prepare the decadent honey butter syrup by gently melting butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Incorporate maple syrup and a delicate pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and create a luxurious coating.
- Stir the syrup mixture until it reaches a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Transfer the miniature cornbread waffles to a serving platter, arranging them with care.
- Generously drizzle the warm, glistening honey butter syrup over the waffle bites.
- Serve immediately while the waffles remain crisp and the syrup is still warm, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality cornbread mix for the best flavor and texture in your waffle bites.
- Add extra crispy bacon bits or shredded cheese to enhance the savory profile of the waffles.
- Use a mini waffle maker to ensure perfectly portioned, bite-sized treats that are easy to serve and eat.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like jalapeños, green onions, or herbs to customize the cornbread waffles to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg