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By Melissa

on Jul 18, 2018, Updated Feb 07, 2020

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This easy Cornbread Waffles with Chili recipe takes 15 minutes to get on the table! The whole family will love adding their own toppings to this breakfast for dinner meal!

Using a basic Cornbread Waffles Recipe, you can make anything into breakfast for dinner. Check out these Taco Topped Cornbread Waffles and Cornbread Waffles with Pulled Pork, Beans, and Slaw for recipe inspiration!

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A Quick Dinner Idea Your Family Will Love!

My mom and I have really bonded over the blog. In the last 18 months or so we have spent tons of time on the phone talking about recipes, craft ideas, working through problems or comments that may have stung a little. She’s definitely my number one blog fan and it means the world to me. She came across a few recipes in her local newspaper and was excited to share them with me. She was on the phone telling me about cornbread, cooked in a waffle iron, with chili on top. Huh?? I’d never even heard of such a thing. It sounded easy enough and for some reason I just had to make it. I went to the store and picked up what I needed and made it that very night.

Are cornbread waffles easy to make?

Cornbread waffles with chili was shockingly delicious and probably the easiest thing in the world. You can’t beat a meal that takes 15 minutes to put together, and I didn’t have to turn on my oven in this summer heat either. Double win! I was shocked at how much my family loved it. If you have ever had Navajo Tacos, this eats a lot like those, which is a very good thing. The corn bread and chili were a great base for all of your favorite toppings. My kids love anything that they can customize and this was just perfect for them.

In the notes of the recipe, I mention how to use your favorite cornbread recipe and homemade chili instead of the store-bought stuff if that is more your style. I honestly had to go pick up the mix and the can because they aren’t things I keep on the shelf.

So trust me on this one and make it soon. It was tasty, fast, and needs no oven – always a good thing in my book.

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Tips and Tricks for Making Cornbread Waffles with Chili

  • To speed things up, the recipe calls for boxed cornbread and canned chili. If that isn’t your jam, make those elements from scratch.
  • Instant Pot Vegetarian ChiliorHealthy Lentil Chiliare two of our favorite chilis to put over cornbread waffles. I’ll make them, save part for this recipe later in the week, and serve the rest that day. Cook once and eat twice!
  • The Best Cornbread Recipereally does live up to its name. This is what I often use to make cornbread waffles.
  • Because you are using a waffle maker, you aren’t heating up your kitchen with the oven. Great recipe for hot summers or to get your kids involved in cooking!
  • The kids love that they can add what they like to the top, making this meal very family-friendly.

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  • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 4 waffles 1x
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This easy Cornbread Waffles with Chili recipe takes 15 minutes to get on the table! The whole family will love adding their own toppings to this breakfast for dinner meal!

Ingredients

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For the Cornbread Waffle

  • 1 box of Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 3/4 cups milk

For the Topping

  • 1 can of your favorite store-bought chili or a few cups of homemade
  • shredded lettuce
  • grated cheese
  • sour cream
  • diced tomatoes
  • salsa
  • hot sauce
  • pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. For the waffles, mix together the cornbread mix, egg, butter, and milk in a small bowl. Cook the cornbread in a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
  2. Heat the chili and prepare the toppings.
  3. When the cornbread waffles are cooked, top them with warm chili and toppings and enjoy.
  4. Easy!!!

Notes

  1. I had to buy canned chili and boxed cornbread mix just for this. We loved the meal and so I made a big batch of chili and put it in the freezer in 2-cup portions and I have also used my favorite homemade cornbread recipe and just added a bit more milk so that it was a little thinner than usual for the waffles. The store-bought stuff is super easy but if you have the time, the homemade stuff is probably a little better for you.
  2. The Best Cornbread Recipewe love this one. Feel free to try to cut it in half.
  3. Instant Pot Vegetarian ChiliorHealthy Lentil Chiliare favorites over the cornbread waffles. I’ll make them and save a portion for this meal later in the week. Cook once, eat twice!
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Waffle Maker
  • Cuisine: American

The recipe comes from my Mom’s newspaper in Kentucky and it sites the Jiffy Cornbread box as where it got the recipe.

So what do you think? Do cornbread waffles with chili sound good or weird you out?!

Other super quick and easy dinner ideas:

  • The Best Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup(has a ONE MINUTE cook time!)
  • 20 Minute Easy Cheesy Pizza Sticks
  • 30 Minute Simple Roasted Tomato and Sausage Pasta
  • Mini Baked Corn Dogs
  • 30 Minute Meaty Margherita Pizza

Enjoy from my kitchen to yours!

This post was originally published in June 2013 and is being republished in July 2018.

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FAQs

How to serve waffles for dinner? ›

4. Chicken and Waffles Sandwich: Crispy fried chicken breast or tenders sandwiched between two waffles and then drizzled with honey or syrup turns breakfast into dinner. 5. Pizza Waffles: Layer your favorite pizza toppings on top of a waffle, and then pop it under a broiler for a second to melt everything together.

What can I add to waffles to make them better? ›

  1. Bacon! ...
  2. A handful of blueberries or other small or sliced berries.
  3. Miniature chocolate chips. ...
  4. Miniature cinnamon chips. ...
  5. Peanut butter (about 1/4 cup peanut butter for every cup of flour). ...
  6. 1/2 cup cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
  7. 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained well); top finished waffles with whipped cream and coconut flakes.
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What to put on waffles for breakfast? ›

We also enjoy mixing up the toppings. Of course, butter and maple syrup are a must have on a waffle board. Some of our other favorite toppings are fresh fruit, peanut butter, Nutella, honey, pecans, chocolate chips and whipped cream.

How do you make boxed waffle mix taste better? ›

Cinnamon or Nutmeg: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter to give your waffles a warm and cozy flavor. Citrus Zest: Grate the zest of an orange, lemon, or lime into the batter for a citrusy kick. This adds a bright and refreshing element to your waffles.

Can you eat waffles for dinner? ›

Waffles are good anytime of the day or night. Waffles can be good with fruits like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, cherries, whipped cream or just plain held in your hand with a little butter on it. Also eat them off a plate using a fork with melted butter and syrup on them.

Why do restaurant waffles taste better? ›

When the batter is made from scratch it can be formulated to taste however the chef likes. You can't really do much with Bisquick. Restaurants also have a slew of toppings that you can have piled onto your waffle. You can prepare the same toppings at home but most people don't bother.

What is the secret to good waffles? ›

Add cornstarch.

If you're making waffles with baking powder and baking soda, adding cornstarch to the mix will get you waffles that are crisp on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. Because waffle recipes vary, start with ¼ cup and work in as much as ½ cup to get the desired effect.

What do you eat with savory waffles? ›

They can be served for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Choose a sharp cheese, like an aged cheddar or sharp pecorino, as the cheese flavour diminishes when cooked. You can serve these savoury waffles with a fried egg on top and a dollop of sour cream for a wonderful meal.

What is the most common thing to put on waffles? ›

Maple Syrup

Syrup on waffles is classic for a reason. There's nothing like moping up syrup with a big, fluffy waffle like this one!

What can I put on my waffles instead of syrup? ›

How To Eat Waffles Without Syrup
  1. Fresh Fruit Toppings. One of the best ways to enjoy waffles without syrup is to top them with fresh fruit. ...
  2. Nut Butters. ...
  3. Greek Yogurt and Honey. ...
  4. Savory Toppings. ...
  5. Chocolate Spread. ...
  6. Whipped Cream and Berries.
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What happens if I add egg to waffle mix? ›

Instead of water, you can use whole milk to make your waffles extra rich. Typically, for one batch of waffles, you'll need 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of classic pancake mix. A couple of large brown eggs will also help your waffles have the perfect fluffy interior.

Why do you put baking soda in waffles? ›

Baking soda is a common ingredient in pancake and waffle recipes because it helps to make them light and fluffy.

How do you serve waffles at a party? ›

Set up your waffle bar with a few mini and full size waffle makers and offer guests a number of ways to customize. Opt for a variety of syrups, jams, compotes, toppings and sides—from whipped cream and fresh fruit to bacon and eggs—so your guests can personalize their plates to their heart's content.

How are waffles traditionally served? ›

Like American pancakes they are usually served as a sweet breakfast food, topped with butter and maple syrup, bacon, and other fruit syrups, honey, or powdered sugar. They are also found in many different savory dishes, such as fried chicken and waffles or topped with kidney stew.

How do you keep waffles warm for serving? ›

Tip: To keep waffles warm and crisp until it's time to eat, fit a wire cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet and set the sheet in the oven. Turn the oven on low (about 225 degrees F) to heat up.

How do you keep waffles warm and crispy for a party? ›

As you are cooking, simply transfer each finished waffle from your waffle maker to the wire rack. That's it! The low temperature of the oven will keep the waffles warm and crispy without burning them and the the elevation of the rack in the baking sheet helps keep away sogginess.

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