Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles
Inspired by the Southwest, these wholesome and temperate waffles can turn fiery with plenty of hot pepper sauce and a salsa containing smoky chipotle chiles.
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Inspired by the Southwest, these wholesome and temperate waffles can turn fiery with plenty of hot pepper sauce and a salsa containing smoky chipotle chiles.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk or soy milk
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbs. sugar
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or soy cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander for garnish
- 1 ripe avocado, diced, for garnish
Salsa topping
- 1 cup thinly sliced pitted black olives
- 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Preparation
1. Preheat waffle iron and spray with nonstick vegetable spray.
2. Beat 3 eggs well in mixing bowl, and stir in buttermilk and oil. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar. Stir into egg mixture, then stir in cornmeal, cheese, corn kernels and hot pepper sauce.
3. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
4. To make salsa, stir together olives, corn kernels, salsa and black beans in small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until mixture reduces slightly.
5. To serve waffles, place one on plate, top with salsa mixture and garnish with cheese, fresh coriander and diced avocado.
Wine Suggestions
Liven up this brunch dish with a fabulous sparkling wine from Albuquerque, New Mexico: Gruet Winery Méthode Champenoise Blanc de Blancs.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 570
- Carbohydrate Content 72 g
- Cholesterol Content 145 mg
- Fat Content 23 g
- Fiber Content 10 g
- Protein Content 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 1490 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g