How to Make the Perfect Honey Butter Cornbread Waffles
Southern American · Easy · 25 min · 4 servings
Fluffy cornbread batter cooked in a waffle iron for a crispy edged sweet and savory breakfast treat. Drizzled with honey butter and perfect alongside fried chicken or on their own.
Why this recipe works
This Honey Butter Cornbread Waffles recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 420 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp salted butter softened
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Honey Butter
Beat softened salted butter with 2 tablespoons of honey until smooth and fluffy. Set aside at room temperature.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and remaining honey. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 3: Preheat the Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron to medium high heat and grease lightly with nonstick spray or butter. Allow it to fully preheat for at least 3 minutes before adding batter.
Step 4: Cook the Waffles
Pour enough batter to fill your waffle iron about three quarters full. Close and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until steam stops releasing and the waffle is golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 5: Top and Serve
Serve hot waffles immediately topped with a generous spoonful of honey butter. Optionally drizzle with extra honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- buttermilk → whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar added
- yellow cornmeal → white cornmeal
- salted butter → unsalted butter with a pinch of sea salt
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overmixing the batter causes the waffles to become tough and dense instead of fluffy
- Opening the waffle iron too early causes the waffle to tear in half
- Not fully preheating the iron results in pale soggy waffles that stick to the plates
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 420 calories, 9g protein, 58g carbs, 18g fat, 2g fiber.
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