Spice things up a bit with these quick and simple Blackberry Jalapeno Waffles!

I was chowing down on some chicken and waffles with a friend one afternoon.  They were gluten free so the waffles had a bit of a sweet cornbread vibe.  The chicken had some spice and the plate was garnished with thin jalapeno slices.  It was delicious!! Fast forward a couple years to when we had a bunch of extra jalapenos from the garden.  Looking for some alternative methods, my mind went back to those little jalapeno slices that came with that chicken and waffles meal. For reasons still unknown, Blackberry Jalapeno just seemed to be “it”.  I played around with the recipe for a bit and, three waffle makers later, I’ve got it pegged.  

Waffle Makers

My wife and I received a waffle maker as a wedding present.  We loved it!! And we used it until it literally fell apart.  It’s demise was inevitable and really had nothing to do with the quality, in my opinion ( I just wish I could remember the name).  The next one we purchased was terrible! After the first attempt, we were skeptical. On the second, it got tossed.  On the brink of a waffle depression, we came across our current waffle maker.  So far, I’ve enjoyed it and we are back to making our waffles at home.  The moral of the story is that there are good ones and bad ones but  don’t let an awful waffle lead you away from golden crispy glory!

The Mix

You can use any store bought pancake mix here but, make sure you follow the instructions for waffles! We typically use Kodiak Cakes or Krusteaz. 

Blackberry Jalapeno Waffles

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of pancake/waffle mix
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 1/4 cup of muddled blackberries
• 1/4 jalapeno
• 1-2 tsps of sugar (optional)
• Toppings: Honey or Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Turn the waffle maker on and allow to heat.
2. Rinse blackberries and jalapenos. Pat dry.
3. Mince the jalapeno starting at the bottom of the pepper. 1/4 of the pepper should stop you short of reaching the seeds. Muddle the blackberries.
4. Combine mix, milk, oil, jalapenos, and blackberries in a bowl. If you prefer, add a teaspoon or two of sugar to the mix. This can help balance the flavors, especially when dealing with some tart berries.
5. Pour batter into waffle maker and let cook until golden and crispy. Your machine should let you know when it's done with either a light or beep.
6. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 484Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 737mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g