Jalapeno Corn Waffle Dippers

• 1 cup fine yellow or blue corn meal
• 1/ 2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/ 2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned – drained)
• 1 large jalapeno, minced fine, stem and seeds removed
• 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/ 4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/ 2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 egg

Preheat your waffle dipper according to directions.

Combine the corn meal, flour, baking powder, corn, jalapeno, salt, cheese, and brown sugar in a medium bowl and stir to mix. Whisk together the melted butter, milk, oil and the egg in a separate bowl until well combined. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently until just barely combined. Spray waffle dipper with cooking spray and then cook in waffle iron according to Nordic Ware’s specifications.

Serve with chili, black beans, Tortilla soup or even as an appetizer with guacamole.