Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles

Slightly dense waffles with a hint of lemon flavor and ricotta cheese for richness. If you like corn muffins, I think you will like these. Pairs well with fresh berries.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• cooking spray

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Whisk half-and-half, ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, and lemon extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Coat the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes.