Grilled Cornbread Waffles with Honey Butter and Jalapeño Jam

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Savory cornbread waffles grilled to golden perfection, served with sweet honey butter and a spicy jalapeño jam for a Southern-inspired brunch treat. This Southern United States-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
• 2 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño peppers
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
3. Step 3: Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour batter onto the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per waffle. Keep waffles warm.
4. Step 4: To make jalapeño jam, combine 2 finely chopped seeded jalapeño peppers, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Step 5: For honey butter, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3 tbsp honey until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve warm grilled cornbread waffles topped with a generous dollop of honey butter and a spoonful of jalapeño jam for a sweet and spicy Southern brunch delight.