Description
These Cornbread Waffle Bites with Honey Butter Syrup are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. The crispy, golden waffle bites with a touch of sweetness from the honey butter syrup make for a perfect appetizer, breakfast treat, or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Waffle Bites:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
For the Honey Butter Syrup:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Maker: Preheat a mini waffle maker or standard waffle iron.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Cook Waffle Bites: Lightly grease the waffle maker, spoon batter into the center, and cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions.
- Make Honey Butter Syrup: In a saucepan, melt the butter, honey, maple syrup, and salt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the warm waffle bites drizzled with honey butter syrup or with syrup on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick, or mix in shredded cheese or chopped jalapeños for a savory version.
- These waffle bites are versatile and make a great accompaniment to dishes like fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffle bites with syrup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
