Overnight Cornmeal Waffles
These savory overnight cornmeal waffles are perfect for a weekend breakfast! Whip up the batter the night before and enjoy in the morning. Top with salsa, fried eggs and avocado for a perfect meal. Dairy free and vegetarian.
This was one of my favorite “special” breakfasts in a long time.
Savory cornmeal waffles topped with a runny egg, salsa and avocado – it’s hard not to love.
My husband actually declared this the best breakfast I’ve ever made at home. I was a little shocked by his bold statement but not gonna lie that I was pretty happy with it myself.
As much as I enjoy granola or english muffins during the week, I couldn’t stop thinking about this weekend breakfast treat. So much so that we had it again the very next weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday.
And I have more of the waffles in the freezer ready to go.
The waffles themselves are light and fluffy with an extra savory component from the cornmeal.
Whipping up the batter couldn’t be easier and you make it the night before, which makes breakfast a breeze.
I think that these would also be a great dinner option (although my husband likes to boycott the whole breakfast for dinner thing so that likely won’t be happening in our house).
So go forth this weekend and make these cornmeal waffles. I mean who could resist that runny yolk?? Not I friends, not I.
Additional Waffle Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles
- Healthy Banana Walnut Waffles
- Orange and Dark Chocolate Waffles
- Peanut Butter Banana Bread Waffles
- Eggnog Waffles
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
Overnight Cornmeal Waffles
These savory overnight cornmeal waffles are perfect for a weekend breakfast! Whip up the batter the night before and enjoy in the morning. Top with salsa, fried eggs and avocado for a perfect meal. Dairy free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter or non dairy butter, melted and cooled slightly
Serving Ideas:
- fried eggs
- your favorite salsa
- avocado slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast and salt. Add in the milk, eggs and butter. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Cover the batter loosely with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill overnight (or up to 24 hours).
- Preheat a waffle maker.
- Stir the batter and then pour the recommended amount into the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- To serve, top each waffle with a fried egg, desired amount of salsa and a few slices of avocado.
Notes
These waffles freeze well. After they have cooled, wrap each in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe plastic bag before storing in your freezer. Pop the frozen waffle straight into the toaster to reheat.
Waffle base adapted from Better Homes and Garden
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice. Nutritional info is ONLY for the waffle base.
Do you know how long the batter will last? I made the batter but can’t make the waffles next day now :/ Will it last in the fridge for 2 days? Thanks
Hey Jessica – I’ve never let the batter sit for longer than 24 hours so it’s really hard to say! I’m sorry!
Hi Ashley – can I ask you…what do you think of yeasted waffles vs. those that are not like the buttermilk ones? Are the yeasted waffles generally crispy outside, fluffy inside? (I love that.) I don’t even have a waffle maker (yet) but I’m mentally preparing myself to find the perfect recipe first. haha. The diner near me has a terrific Belgian waffle…I think I need to ask if there’s yeast in it. These are awesome! Thank you!!
Yes! I am obsessed with yeasted waffles – they get nice and crispy on the outside but the inside is soft and light and awesome : ) Most of the versions I’ve made aren’t very sweet on their own. I’ve found that they hold up great to toppings – whether it’s eggs or sweeter options! This recipe is probably my favorite (although you’ve probably seen it already – it’s everywhere!): http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/05/essential-raised-waffles/
Ashley – what a fun idea! This would make such a great dinner – runny egg turns anything into dinner in my house. I’ve been debating buying a waffle maker for some time, but I honestly never thought about the fact that I could use it for something other than sweet breakfasts!
I would love these for breakfast but even better for dinner. Nothing like breakfast for dinner! (I think you husband needs some gentle persuasion.) When my son was little he thought scrambled eggs were a dinner food because that is when I served them to him. 🙂
I know … I love breakfast for dinner (especially since it’s usually a quick meal)!
Waffles and eggs are so good! And yes that will make a great dinner too!
I’m hooked now on the combination … I feel like I’ve been missing out all these years!
I love every part of this recipe! Breakfast for dinner absolutely 😀
Thanks Jess!
I’ve never tried savoury waffles, but I really love the idea of breakfast for dinner. Savoury waffles would be great for that, because sometimes breakfasts can be too sweet, and then it takes away from dessert. 😉 I tried an egg on top of a pancake the other day for the first time and it was fantastic. I’m going to have to try the salsa now too!
I agree – sometimes breakfast can get too sweet, especially when it’s for dinner. I’ve never tried an egg on top of a pancake!
So I don’t like eggs…but take that out of the equation and these are GENIUS. I spent a solid hour doing waffle iron research and writing in my recipe idea book a ton of recipes for waffles, and since I’m cornbread obsessed, I can’t believe I didn’t think of cornmeal waffles! These sound incredible, and I need to try them as soon as possible. Pinned!
haha Thanks Rachel! That’s so funny that you don’t like eggs!!
I just love cornbread waffles, especially if you can make the batter the night before! The entire breakfast looks delicious. Isn’t it nice receiving validation like that when you cook a meal? That way you know positively that it’s a keeper!
It is : ) This one was definitely a keeper!
These look so cool! I can’t wait to try!
Thanks Katrina!