Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Cheddar-Chile Waffles 4.5 (4) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 10 to 12 Serve these waffles on their own as a fun breakfast or tasty snack, or pair with Sweet-and-Spicy Glazed Pork Belly for a delicious dinner. Ingredients ⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 serrano chiles, thinly sliced Coarse salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups medium cornmeal 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne 3 ½ cups milk 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 18 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese Nonstick cooking spray Sour cream, for serving (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional) Unsalted butter, for serving (optional) Maple syrup, for serving (optional) Directions Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chiles, season with salt, and cook until softened and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat a Belgian waffle iron. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper. Add milk, remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, and eggs, and maple syrup, whisking to combine. Do not overmix; batter may be lumpy. Fold in the cheddar cheese and reserved sauteed chiles. Let batter rest at least 30 minutes at room temperature, and up to one hour. Spray waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour 3/4 cup batter into waffle iron. Cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Carefully remove waffle from iron and repeat process with remaining batter. Serve immediately with desired toppings. Print