Crispy Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles

Name: Crispy Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1¼ cups all purpose flour; ¾ cup yellow cornmeal; 2¼ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon melted butter; ¼ cup maple syrup

Deliciously crispy waffles made with cornmeal and crispy bacon pieces, enriched with buttermilk and maple syrup for a perfect breakfast treat. The cornmeal adds wonderful texture while the bacon provides a savory contrast.

6 servings

36 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•8 slices bacon
•1¼ cups all purpose flour
•¾ cup yellow cornmeal
•2¼ teaspoons baking powder
•½ teaspoon baking soda
•2 cups buttermilk
•2 large eggs
•3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
•¼ cup unsalted butter
•1 tablespoon melted butter
•¼ cup maple syrup

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon.
6 min
2.
Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and 3 tablespoons maple syrup in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until blended. Fold in 1/4 cup melted butter and crumbled bacon.
5 min
3.
Preheat waffle iron (medium heat). Lightly brush waffle iron with melted butter or spray with nonstick spray. Working in batches, spoon batter onto hot waffle iron, spreading evenly over grid. Close waffle iron and cook until waffle is brown, crisp, and set, about 6 minutes, depending on type of waffle iron. Transfer waffles to plates. Serve with maple syrup.
25 min