Name: Cornbread Waffles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum); 1-1/2 cups cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 cans (15 ounces) chili with beans or 4 cups leftover chili, warmed; Optional toppings: Jalapeno slices, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado and minced fresh cilantro

This cornbread waffles recipe puts a new spin on the classic cozy meal of homemade chili with a side of cornbread. And the waffles are gluten-free!

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)

1-1/2 cups cornmeal

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 cups 2% milk

1/2 cup olive oil

2 cans (15 ounces) chili with beans or 4 cups leftover chili, warmed

Optional toppings: Jalapeno slices, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado and minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

1 Create the waffle batter

2 Preheat the waffle maker. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and olive oil until well blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir everything together just until moistened.

3 Cook the waffles

4 Add the batter and bake the waffles according to the waffle maker manufacturer’s directions. Cook until the waffles are perfectly golden brown.

5 Finish with the chili and toppings

6 Serve the waffles with a helping of warmed chili, and finish with your favorite toppings.