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Cornbread Waffles with Chili Recipe

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A delicious and easy-to-make meal combining crispy cornbread waffles with hearty, warm chili. Perfect for a comforting breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s both satisfying and flavorful.

Ingredients

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Cornbread Waffle Batter

  • 1 cup cornbread mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup milk

Chili Topping

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups warm chili (homemade or canned)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cornbread Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until the batter is smooth and well mixed without lumps.
  2. Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease the iron if needed. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron and close the lid. Cook until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through, typically 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Heat and Prepare Chili: While the waffles are cooking, warm the chili on the stovetop or microwave until hot throughout.
  4. Serve: Place the cooked cornbread waffles on plates, top generously with warm chili, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Use your favorite chili recipe or canned chili for convenience.
  • For extra flavor, add shredded cheese or sour cream on top of the chili.
  • Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired batter consistency; the batter should be pourable but not too runny.
  • If you want to make this dish gluten-free, use a gluten-free cornbread mix.
  • These waffles can also be cooked on a stovetop griddle if you don’t have a waffle iron, but they won’t have the classic waffle texture.

Keywords: cornbread waffles, chili, comfort food, easy dinner, quick recipe