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Cornbread Waffles with Chili – 15 Minute Dinner Idea
Cornbread Waffles with Chili is a quick 15-minute meal the whole family can top their way for a fun breakfast-for-dinner!
- Prep10 min
- Cook5 min
- Total15 min
- Serves4 waffles
Thesecornbread waffles with chilimake the perfect 15-minute dinner idea for busy weeknights! The sweet, fluffy cornbread pairs wonderfully with the savory chili and can be dressed up with a variety of toppings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You can top your waffles with a wide variety of ingredients!
- This recipe is a hit with kids and adults alike.
- You can throw this meal together in less than 30 minutes.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cornbread Mix—We use Jiffy cornbread mix, but any brand will work.
- Egg—Helps the cornbread rise.
- Butter—Melted
- Milk—To bind the cornbread batter together.
- Chili—Grab your favorite kind of store bought chili!
- Toppings—Load up your waffles with toppings like lettuce, cheese, salsa, and jalapenos.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cornbread Waffles
Step #1.Add cornbread mix, egg, melted butter and milk.
Step #2.Whisk until homogenous.
Step #3.Cook the batter in a waffle iron.
Step #4.Heat the chili in a microwave safe bowl and then top your waffles with the chili and any other toppings you would like.
Recipe FAQs
Should I use boxed or homemade cornbread?
It is really up to you! We typically use Jiffy cornbread mix since it is inexpensive and quick, but homemade cornbread works just as well. Just make sure you have enough batter to make enough waffles for everyone.
Why are my waffles sticking to the waffle iron?
Cornbread batter is a little wetter than traditional waffle batter, so there is more moisture that can cause the waffles to stick. If you are having trouble removing your waffles from the iron then you can coat the iron in nonstick cooking spray or cook your waffles for an extra 30 seconds to help cook off some of that extra moisture.
Can I freeze these waffles?
Of course! You can freeze cornbread waffles just like you would traditional waffles. I like to let them cool on the counter so they don’t stick together as bad. Once your waffles have cooled, throw them in a large Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. You can reheat your waffles in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping them halfway through.
How to Serve and Store Cornbread Waffles and Chili
One of my favorite things about these cornbread waffles is how easy they are to customize! You can dress them up with anything from lettuce and cheese to hot sauce and jalapenos. You can add as many or as few toppings as you would like to this dish.
Storing your leftovers could not be easier. Simply throw the waffles in one container and the chili in another. Make sure they are airtight and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to reheat my waffles and chili separately. You can heat up 2 waffles for about 30 seconds and a cup of chili for 60 seconds, stirring halfway through. Once your leftovers are reheated you can add additional toppings.
Expert Tips
- If you have some extra time on your hands thenyou can make your owncornbread batter.This is a fun and easy way to elevate your cornbread waffles.
- Have a homemade chili recipe that you really like?Feel free to use it instead of canned chili.
- We usually use a mini waffle iron,but the size of your waffle iron doesn’t matter. It will only affect how many waffles you end up with.
- We like to set out a large variety of toppings so that everyone in the family can customize their own cornbread waffles.
Check out theseTaco Topped Cornbread WafflesandCornbread Waffles with Pulled Pork, Beans, and Slawfor recipe inspiration!
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