Description
These Cornbread Waffle Bites with Honey Butter Syrup are a delightful twist on classic cornbread, cooked in a waffle maker for a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Enhanced with optional cheddar cheese and bacon, these bites are drizzled with a warm, sweet honey butter syrup that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. Ideal as a breakfast treat or a savory snack, they come together quickly in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Honey Butter Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker: Preheat your waffle maker following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it reaches the optimal cooking temperature for crisp and tender bites.
- Mix batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, buttermilk, and egg. Stir the ingredients until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add cheese and bacon: If using, carefully fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon to add savory flavor and texture.
- Cook waffle bites: Lightly grease your preheated waffle maker with oil or spray. Pour the batter onto the waffle iron and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Prepare honey butter syrup: While the waffle bites cook, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, optional maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring until the mixture is warmed through and well combined.
- Serve: Remove the cornbread waffle bites from the waffle maker and transfer them to a serving plate. Drizzle the warm honey butter syrup generously over the top.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, enjoying the sweet and savory combination of your cornbread waffle bites.
Notes
- You can omit the cheddar cheese and bacon for a simpler version or to keep it vegetarian.
- If you prefer your bites sweeter, increase the honey or maple syrup in the syrup mixture.
- Make sure not to overfill the waffle maker to avoid batter spilling out during cooking.
- Spraying the waffle maker with a non-stick spray ensures easy removal of the bites without sticking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated in a toaster or oven to regain crispness.
