These fluffy waffles make a perfect base for all sorts of sweet and savory topping - try ice cream with berry sauce or fried chicken and maple syrup!
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Waffles
Waffles date back to before the Middle Ages. The Greeks cooked cake batter between hot metal plates. The word "waffle" is derived (most likely) from the Dutch word "wafel" which was a similar cake to what the Greek's made but cooked on a honeycomb waffle iron. The originator of the grid-like waffle iron is up for debate as the German's also lay claim to its fame.
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waffle making tips
For fluffy waffles, beat the egg whites and yolks separately. Want a crispier crust? Add some sugar to the batter and increase the oil. Keep cooked waffles warm while preparing the rest of them by placing on a rack in a 225F oven. Do not stack hot waffles or they will get soggy. To store, completely cool the waffles and place in a freezer bag for up to 6 months. You can reheat them in the toaster or in a 325F oven.
waffle history
The honeycomb waffle iron originally was made from two hinged grids with handles. It was heated on the stove or in a fire and the batter was poured onto one of the inside plates. The plates were pressed together and when the batter was set, they were flipped over to cook the other side. The electric waffle iron was invented in the late 19th century and skyrocketed their popularity.
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Belgian Light 'n Crispy Waffles
Light and crispy, just the way Belgian waffles should be! Serve them with your favorite toppings or try one of the included variations (we're partial to the blueberry...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Club Soda Waffles
Club soda has long been a secret ingredient in making waffles and pancakes extra fluffy. This recipe simplifies the process even more by using Bisquick baking mix for a no-fuss...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Maple Waffles
These waffles have the maple syrup baked right into them! And they are easy enough to make any day of the week.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Ricotta Waffles
These aren't overly sweet like some waffles so they can work in both sweet and savory applications.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
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Gaufrettes (Belgian Waffles)
No maple syrup for these waffles. Belgian-style means flat, crispy gaufrettes that are more like cookies than fluffy, butter-topped breakfast waffles--cinnamon, butter, and...
Method: waffle maker
Time: 2-5 hours
Make Ahead Pancake and Waffle Batter
Make-ahead batter takes the headaches out of pancake mornings. Or waffle mornings, for that matter. This double duty batter keeps a few days in the fridge, and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sour Cream Buttermilk Waffles
If you're a fan of old-fashioned sour cream donuts, you'll understand adding sour cream to waffle batter. Along with buttermilk, the sour cream helps these waffles come...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Shortbread Waffles
These are some wonderful waffles. Flour, sugar and eggs help make up a simple shortbread batter that's ready to scoop straight onto the waffle iron.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baking Mix Belgian Waffles
Baking mix makes these waffles a breeze on busy mornings.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Belgian Goodnight Waffles
Made with baking soda, vanilla extract, eggs, water, sugar, active dry yeast, whole milk, butter, salt, all-purpose flour
Method: waffle maker
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Waffles
If you love chocolate, why not combine two of your favorites into one delicious treat. Brownie waffles can be served for breakfast or dessert.
Method: waffle maker, stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrot Cake Waffles
The secret ingredient in these waffles is a package of carrot cake mix! Prepare them in your waffle maker as directed and top with sauteed apples.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pound Cake Waffles
Waffles were already borderline dessert, so this recipe just decided to kick them over the edge. A zing of citrus zest gives these waffles a pound cake like flavor.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach Cobbler Waffles
Fire up that waffle maker because you'll want to try this recipe! Homemade cinnamon and sugar waffles are topped with hot peaches and whipped cream.
Method: oven, stovetop, waffle maker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Waffles
Are you guilty of having a waffle maker that sits on a forgotten shelf? Show it a little love, and show yourself some too. These easy waffles come together before you know it, and all...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Belgian Kahlua Pecan Waffles
If you're treating yourself to waffles, might as well go all out. Kahlua-infused waffles topped with pecans, heck go ahead and top them with whipped cream and chocolate...
Method: waffle maker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butter Pecan Belgian Waffles
This recipe is the excuse you've been looking for to buy a waffle maker. Pecans in the batter and extra nuts with syrup on top really set these waffles apart.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Crisp Banana Waffles
Delicious weekend brunch recipe (but easy enough for weekday breakfasts too!)
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
JFK's Favorite Waffles
Tired of the same old waffles? This is a delicious and easy to make breakfast option. Serve with a variety of sweet toppings.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Waffles With Pineapple And Coconut
Coconut and pineapple waffles topped with bananas and maple syrup. A delicious breakfast from scratch!
Method: waffle maker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Passover Waffles or Pancakes
Get ready to flip your morning routine with Passover waffles (or pancakes), a kosher-friendly breakfast that's delicious any time of year.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Healthier Oatmeal Waffles
If you're looking for a healthier take on waffles, give these oatmeal waffles a try. They're packed with healthy ingredients that are sure to please even the pickiest of...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Fitch House Sour Cream Waffles
You're probably in one of two groups. Either you own a waffle iron and are about to make this recipe, or you're currently doing some online shopping for waffle...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Nutty Raisin Bran Waffles
How has the breakfast combination of cereal and waffles not taken the world by storm earlier? Throwing in nuts and raisins keeps every bite of the waffles interesting.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Buttermilk Pecan Waffles
There's nothing quite like a stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pecan waffles to start your day off right.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Dulce de Leche Waffles
These waffles are for the dessert lover! Start with mini frozen waffles (or homemade if you're feeling industrious) and top them with Nutella and caramel sauce. Decadent!
Time: under 30 minutes
Sourdough Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
Rich gingerbread waffles that can be served for breakfast or dessert.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Waffles
Want a little breakfast with your dessert? These may look like breakfast waffles but they taste like a delicious sweet treat.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Overnight Belgian Waffles
Make-ahead waffle batter is the key to stress-free, gourmet mornings. Enjoy your cup of coffee and think about how you want to top off these fluffy Belgian beauties.
Method: stovetop, waffle maker
Time: over 5 hours
Tiramisu Waffles
Cocoa and baking chocolate in the batter make the waffles nice and chocolatey, and the creamy vanilla-coffee topping is just unfairly good.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Peanut Butter Waffles
If you love a peanut butter and banana sandwich then these from-scratch waffles are going to be your new favorite breakfast!
Method: waffle maker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Banana Split Waffles
Reminiscent of the popular ice cream dessert, these fluffy waffles have the banana baked right in. Top with the traditional banana split toppings (you can even add a dollop of ice...
Method: microwave, waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Chai Waffles With Vanilla Whipped Cream
Why leave the wonderful spiced flavor of chai to drinks alone? Steeping bags of tea in milk infuses this waffle batter with an irresistible chai flavor and...
Method: waffle maker, stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barley Waffles With Warm Maple-Apple Compote
Maple and apple topped waffles are what autumn breakfast dreams are made of. There's maple syrup baked right into the barley waffles, too, so you get a...
Method: waffle maker, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Cider Waffles
Tender waffles made from scratch with a light apple cider flavor.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Glynn House Inn Belgian Waffles
This Belgian batter makes use of folded-in, whipped egg whites for fluffy waffles that just beg to be topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Belgian Waffles, Liege Style
Liege-style waffles have a thicker batter than your regular yeast-risen Belgian style waffles. The key is the pearl sugar.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Plain Belgian Waffles and Variations
Belgian waffles can be served as breakfast, dessert, or even as part of a savory meal. This recipe comes with lots of variations for any occasion.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Rum And Milk Chocolate Waffles
These incredible rum and chocolate waffles are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Serve topped with fruit, syrup, or ice cream, depending on your mood.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potato Buttermilk Waffles
Use up leftover sweet potatoes in this delicious breakfast recipe. Mashed sweet potatoes are mixed with buttermilk, egg, pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon and cooked in a...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Cornmeal Belgian Waffles
Sweet Belgian waffles are probably what usually come to mind. These savory waffles with chiles and cheddar open up a whole new world of breakfast choices.
Method: waffle maker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Plum and Pecan Waffles
You'll be plum crazy when the sweet aromas of brown sugar and maple syrup fill the air. The nutty burst of pecans, with the succulent topping of plums, deems this waffle...
Method: waffle maker, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Belgian Soy Waffles
Made with salt, baking powder, eggs, sugar, milk, butter, soy protein powder, all-purpose flour
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Fluffy Belgian Waffles
Want to know the trick to fluffy waffles? We have the answer in this featherlike recipe. Make your batter with biscuit mix, eggs, oil and the secret ingredient.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin-Pecan Belgian Waffles
These Belgian waffles are just unfairly good. With a spiced mix of creamy pumpkin and ground pecans to them they are perfect for fall... or, you know, literally any time.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Egg Nog Waffles
The holiday season never lasts long enough, so make it count while it's here. Eggnog everything, and rich eggnog waffles especially.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Malted Milk Waffles
Dress up a package of pancake mix by adding malted milk powder, whipped egg whites, and additional buttermilk.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Savory Apple, Potato and Sausage Waffles
Made with apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, eggs, butter, breakfast sausage, potatoes
Method: waffle maker, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fudge Waffles With Chocolate-Peppermint Sauce
Made with baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, sugar, cocoa powder, walnuts, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla ice cream, peppermint...
Method: waffle maker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Waffles
Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, egg whites, baking powder, all-purpose flour, vanilla, buttermilk, cottage cheese, plain yogurt
Method: stovetop, waffle maker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab And Cheddar Waffles
Made with milk, egg, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, green onion
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza Waffles
Made with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, nonfat dry milk, water, biscuit baking mix, vegetable oil, egg, instant minced onion
Method: waffle maker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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