Smoked Gouda Cornbread Waffle Bites Recipe
These Cornbread Waffle Bites with Smoked Gouda and Honey are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, offering a crispy, golden exterior with a tender, cheesy interior. Perfect for a savory snack or a flavorful appetizer, the sweet honey glaze complements the smoky cheese beautifully. Easy to prepare in a waffle iron, they’re ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 bite-sized waffles
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- Non-stick cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing waffle iron)
- Optional: chopped fresh chives for garnish
- Additional honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and grease it lightly with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the texture light.
- Fold in Cheese and Honey: Gently fold the shredded smoked Gouda cheese and honey into the batter until evenly distributed throughout.
- Cook Waffle Bites: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spoon portions of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close and cook each batch for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the waffle bites are golden brown and crisp at the edges.
- Cool on Wire Rack: Transfer the cooked waffle bites to a wire rack to cool slightly, ensuring they maintain their crispness.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the cooking process until all batter is used, greasing the waffle iron as necessary. Serve the waffle bites warm or at room temperature, drizzling with additional honey and sprinkling with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough waffle bites; a few lumps are okay.
- Using a preheated and well-greased waffle iron is key to achieving crispy edges.
- Adjust cooking time based on your waffle iron’s heat intensity; watch for golden color.
- These waffle bites are best served fresh but can be gently reheated in an oven to restore crispness.
- Chopped chives are optional but add a fresh, mild onion flavor that complements the smoked Gouda.
