6 Ideas for Savory Viennese Waffles

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Who said fluffy Viennese waffles with a delicious golden crust have to be sweet? They're a great choice for a hearty breakfast or dinner, not just as a dessert. Below are several ways to combine various ingredients to elevate simple Viennese waffles and infuse them with fantastic flavors. To do this, you start with a basic batter, which you can then customize to your liking, whether you're making Asian-style waffles, corn waffles, waffles with smoked salmon, crispy bacon, or filled with fresh herbs. You can use these ideas as a starting point and experiment with whatever you have in your fridge.

How to Make - 6 Ideas for Savory Viennese Waffles

Start with premium Viennese waffles:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups milk, 165 g cooled melted butter, and 2 eggs; pour into the flour mixture and knead into a dough. It's okay if there are a few small lumps in the dough. Preheat the waffle iron, lightly grease it with butter, then fill it three-quarters full with batter and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.

Sesame, green onions and sausage

Add 1 bunch of thinly sliced green onions, 3 thinly sliced smoked hunter sausages, and 2 teaspoons each of dark sesame oil, sesame seeds, and grated ginger to the batter. Serve with an egg on top of each waffle.

Smoked salmon and chives

Reduce the milk to 1 1/4 cups and add 0.5 cups sour cream. Stir in 110 g of chopped smoked salmon, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, and 2 tablespoons of chopped tarragon. Serve the waffles with sour cream and green onions.

Bacon and almonds

Add 8 slices of crumbled fried bacon, 1/2 cup finely chopped Marcona almonds, and 2 teaspoons each of ancho powder and chopped thyme to the batter. Serve the waffles drizzled with maple syrup.

Goat cheese and kale

Add 110 g of shredded goat cheese, 1 cup of finely chopped kale, 2 tablespoons of chopped herbs (parsley, basil, and dill), 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter. Serve the waffles with an arugula salad.

Corn and chili

Substitute 1 cup of cornmeal for 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir in 1 cup each of canned corn and shredded pimento cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 finely chopped, seeded jalapeño. Serve with honey and hot sauce.

Salami and provolone

Add 0.5 cups each of grated provolone and Parmesan cheese, 60 g of finely chopped salami, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the dough. Serve the waffles with ricotta and olive oil.