Description
These Cornbread Waffle Bites with Honey Butter Syrup are a delightful twist on classic cornbread, transformed into crispy, bite-sized waffles served with a luscious honey butter syrup. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Cornbread Waffle Bites:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Honey Butter Syrup:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat a mini waffle maker or standard waffle iron.
- Prepare Waffle Batter: In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.
- Cook Waffles: Grease waffle iron, spoon batter onto it to form mini waffle bites. Cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prepare Honey Butter Syrup: Whisk together honey, softened butter, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve waffle bites warm with honey butter syrup drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Add finely chopped jalapeños or shredded cheddar to the batter for a savory twist.
- These waffle bites also make a great appetizer when topped with pulled pork or fried chicken.
