Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for waffle iron; 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 50 grams toasted chopped pecans (1/2 cup), optional; 160 grams all-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups); 100 grams finely ground cornmeal (3/4 cup); 15 grams sugar (1 tablespoon); 8 grams baking powder (1 teaspoon); 5 grams fine sea salt (1 teaspoon); 3 grams baking soda (1/2 teaspoon); 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 cup whole milk; 4 large eggs, separated

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for waffle iron
1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup maple syrup
50 grams toasted chopped pecans (1/2 cup), optional
160 grams all-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups)
100 grams finely ground cornmeal (3/4 cup)
15 grams sugar (1 tablespoon)
8 grams baking powder (1 teaspoon)
5 grams fine sea salt (1 teaspoon)
3 grams baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, separated

1
Melt 5 tablespoons butter either on the stove or in the microwave.
2
Set aside.
3
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter until foam subsides.
4
Add bananas in a single layer.
5
Cook, without moving, until undersides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and brown other side, 2 to 3 minutes more.
6
Transfer to a bowl.
7
Add bourbon to pan and let simmer until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.
8
Pour in syrup and nuts; simmer until just heated through.
9
Pour syrup onto the bananas and cover to keep warm (or reheat just before serving).
10
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
11
In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, milk, melted butter and egg yolks.
12
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
13
In a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks.
14
Immediately fold into batter.
15
Heat a waffle iron and, using a pastry brush or paper towel, lightly coat with melted butter.
16
Cook waffles (using about 1/2 cup batter per waffle) until golden and crisp.
17
Butter the iron in between batches as needed.
18
Serve waffles immediately as they are ready, or keep warm in a 200-degree oven until ready to serve.
19
Serve with banana syrup on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for waffle iron, 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup

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Variations & substitutions

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