Melt the butter over low heat, then let it cool until lukewarm. Tip: Avoid mixing excessively hot butter with the eggs to prevent them from curdling.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, add the milk, and the lukewarm butter. Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and chili flakes. Mix until smooth. Tip: Using an immersion blender can help achieve a lump-free batter more quickly.
Add the grated cheddar cheese and finely chopped jalapeño pepper (without seeds) to the batter. Mix well. Tip: Adjust the spiciness by controlling the amount of jalapeño or removing the seeds.
Preheat the waffle iron and grease it lightly with oil or butter. Pour in the batter and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Tip: Avoid opening the waffle iron too early, or the waffle may tear.
Serve the waffles with fresh sour cream and sprinkled with extra chili flakes for an intensely spicy experience. Tip: You can offer cold cucumber yogurt or lemon wedges as a counterpoint.
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