# Cheesy Cornbread Waffles This Epic Egg-Topped Morning Meal Features Cornbread-Like Properties By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-waffles References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/08/cheddar-cornbread-waffles-with-fried-eggs-and-queso/) From macaroni and cheese to squashed Krispy Kremes, food bloggers have been putting all kinds of unconventional ingredients into waffles -- which now includes cheddar cornbread waffles. Created by the ever inventive Jessica from How Sweet It Is, this recipe makes an epic [savory breakfast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls), especially when the waffles are topped with a fried egg, tomatoes, scallions and chives. If you want to try these homemade cheddar cornbread waffles with fried eggs, you will need all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, cherry tomatoes, coarsely ground cornmeal, eggs, salt, scallions, sharp white cheddar cheese, sniped chives, sugar and unsalted butter. The semi-crunchy dish also comes topped with a quick cheese sauce made from butter, flour, freshly grated white cheddar cheese and half and half. You will also need a waffle iron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Waffle Ingredients:** There is an opportunity for food bloggers to explore more unconventional and unexpected ingredients for use in waffle recipes to create unique culinary experiences. - **Savory Breakfast Waffles:** Savory breakfast waffles represent a trend in which consumers are looking beyond traditional sweet breakfast options for more filling and hearty morning meals. - **Gourmet Waffle Toppings:** There is a trend of elevating waffle toppings beyond the traditional syrup and butter options with gourmet ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, scallions, and chives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers could possibly take advantage of this trend by creating a new niche of unique and innovative waffle recipes for their readers to enjoy. - **Breakfast Foods:** As more consumers are looking for filling and hearty breakfast meals, the breakfast foods industry can create more savory waffle options to compete with traditional breakfast options. - **Specialty Food Products:** The growing trend of gourmet waffle toppings provides an opportunity for specialty food companies to develop new and creative topping options aimed at the adventurous foodie. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken-Topped Macaroni Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-waffle-with-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md) - [Toaster Waffle Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Zesty Pickle-Infused Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-waffles.md) - [Waffle-Made Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-waffle-tacos.md) - [Pancake-Based Breakfast Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-egg-and-cheese-pancake-tacos.md) - [Savory Fruit-Infused Waffle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-and-boberry-waffles.md) - [Savory Waffle Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-taco.md) - [Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-crumble-belgian-waffle.md)