Crispy on the outside, tender inside—these golden bites are the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread Batter
1 cup yellow cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Mix-ins
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
To Finish
Honey, for drizzling
Extra fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Your Waffle Iron
Lightly grease and heat your mini waffle iron to medium-high.
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
Combine & Fold
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined. Fold in shredded gouda and thyme.
Cook the Waffle Bites
Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter into the mini waffle maker. Cook for 3–5 minutes or
