Cornbread Waffles
Cornbread Waffles deliver a crisp, golden exterior with a tender, buttery crumb and a gentle tang from buttermilk. Light paprika adds a subtle warmth that complements the classic corn flavor. Serve hot for breakfast with honey or syrup, or alongside chili or fried chicken for a fun twist on a favorite side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cornbread Waffles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it as directed by the manufacturer.
- 2
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and paprika together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, stir the buttermilk, butter, and egg together; stir this into the flour mixture until the batter is just combined.
- 3
Ladle 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron; cook the waffle following the manufacturer's directions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Calories 396.62 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 9.96 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 52.81 g 19%
- Total Fat 15.76 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 8.69 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.72 mg High 32%
- Sodium 164.55 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 126.31 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 130.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 49.66 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cornbread Waffles is a Soul Food breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 396.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornbread Waffles?
- It is a Soul Food waffle recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Cornbread Waffles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Buttermilk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cornbread Waffles?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornbread Waffles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cornbread Waffles healthy?
- Cornbread Waffles has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 396.62 calories and 9.96 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 164.55 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.69 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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