Description
These Cornbread Waffle Bites with Smoked Gouda and Honey are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect as appetizers, snacks, or a brunch side. Made with a crispy golden waffle exterior and a tender, cheesy interior, they are enhanced by a drizzle of honey and an optional garnish of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- Honey, for drizzling
- Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat a mini waffle maker or waffle iron and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for cooking the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter thoroughly to create the wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, ensuring not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in Cheese: Carefully fold in the shredded smoked Gouda cheese evenly throughout the batter to add a rich, smoky flavor.
- Cook Waffle Bites: Spoon small portions of batter, about 1 to 2 tablespoons each, into the waffle iron. Cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the bites are golden and crisp, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
- Remove and Cool: Remove the cooked waffle bites and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly and maintain their crispness.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm waffle bites with honey and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and sweet flavors.
Notes
- For a spicy-sweet twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter or serve with hot honey for an extra kick.
- These waffle bites make excellent appetizers, snacks, or an engaging addition to your brunch spread.
- Using a mini waffle maker will yield perfectly sized bite-sized waffles that are easy to serve and eat.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the waffle bites tender and light.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
