Savory Southwestern Waffles

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Corn and green chile peppers make these quick and easy Southwestern waffles a spicy and savory treat fit for either breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups warm milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup corn
2 green chile peppers, seeded and minced, or more to taste

Directions

1 Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl until fluffy. Fold in milk, butter, and honey. Add cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring slowly until batter is smooth. Fold in corn and green chile peppers.
3 Scoop some batter onto waffle iron; cook until golden brown and crisp or until waffle iron stops steaming, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.