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These mini cornbread waffles turn ordinary cornbread into crispy, golden treats topped with sweet honey butter drizzle. They're great for morning gatherings or as creative finger food, giving you just the right mix of sweet and savory flavors.
When I first tried these, they completely changed how I handle my morning get-togethers - their small size makes sharing easy and that honey butter drizzle turns basic cornbread into something really special.
Key Components:
- Cornbread mix: Gives the right consistency
- Buttermilk: Makes them extra soft
- Fresh egg: Helps them hold together
- Quality honey: Foundation for topping
- Unsalted butter: Lets you manage saltiness
- Optional extras: Cheese, bacon bits, diced jalapeños
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Step-by-Step Guide:
- Mix Your Batter
- Stir cornbread mix with buttermilk
- Mix in egg until combined
- Gently add any extras
- Set aside for 5 minutes
- Make Your Waffles
- Heat up mini waffle maker
- Add a bit of oil
- Drop in 1 tablespoon mix
- Wait for golden brown color
- Create Your Topping
- Mix honey with butter
- Warm until smooth
- Sprinkle tiny bit of salt
- Set aside warm
- Get Them Ready
- Arrange while warm
- Pour warm topping over
- Add extra toppings if you want
- Eat right away
When I made these for my friends, I found out that putting finished waffles in a warm oven keeps them nice and crunchy until everyone's ready to eat.
Keeping Them Fresh:
Stick waffles in freezer separately, warm up in toaster later. Keep topping in its own container.
Do-Ahead Ideas:
Mix your batter the evening before, keep it in the fridge with a cover.
Ways To Serve:
Set up different toppings and syrups so everyone can fix their own.
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Pro Pointers:
- Make sure waffle iron is hot enough
- Don't put too much batter in
- Let mixture sit briefly
- Heat your plates first
I've learned from lots of breakfast gatherings that the right waffle maker temperature and careful measuring gives you perfectly crispy bites every single time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use a regular waffle maker?
- Yes, cook each waffle for 5-6 minutes.
- → How can I make them gluten free?
- Switch to gluten-free cornbread mix.
- → How do I keep them from going soggy?
- Eat right away or reheat them in a toaster.
- → Will they freeze well?
- Freeze up to 2 months. Make sauce fresh.
- → What other mix-ins could work?
- Add some herbs, corn bits, or jalapeños.