Cornbread Waffle Bites with Honey Butter Syrup

Ingredients:

For the Cornbread Waffle Bites:

1 cup cornbread mix

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)

For the Honey Butter Syrup:

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional for extra richness)

Pinch of salt

Directions:

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