How to Make chili with cornmeal waffles with Paula Deen

Paula makes spicy chili and serves it over cornmeal waffles. You can serve this waffle recipe dinner or breakfast if you are adventurous. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Best Dishes show hosted by Paula Deen. What happens when America's favorite southern cook opens up her kitchen to family, friends, viewers and the best home cooks in the country? It's anyone's guess! Paula Deen is cooking up something new as she rescues viewer recipes, shares stories and traditions with friends and strangers alike, while learning the secrets of some of America's best cooks. You just never know what you might get when the queen of southern cuisine dishes up good times and great food with the gang! Like this cornmeal waffle recipe with chili and cheese.

Ingredients for cornmeal waffles:

* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal

* 1 tablespoon baking powder

* 1 teaspoon sugar

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 2 cups milk

* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

* 2 large eggs

* Spicy chili, recipe follows

* Shredded Cheddar, for garnish

* Sour cream, for garnish

* Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Spicy chili ingredients:

* 1 pound lean ground chuck

* 1 onion, chopped

* 1 green bell pepper, chopped

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 2 tablespoons chili powder

* 1 tablespoon ground cumin

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

* 2 (15-ounce) cans ranch-style beans

* 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

* 1 (15-ounce) can niblet corn, drained

* 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles