Classic and unusual waffle recipes

Classic crispy Belgian waffles

The secret to super crispy waffles is a small amount of vegetable oil. You can make a bunch of waffles on the weekend and then reheat them on weekday mornings.

Recipe: Classic crispy Belgian waffles

Viennese waffles with chicken

Fried chicken is perhaps the only way to make classic waffles even better. The meat is coated in a crispy crust, while the inside remains soft thanks to buttermilk seasoned with paprika, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper.

Recipe: Viennese waffles with chicken

Cheese waffles with egg

By cracking eggs into a well-greased waffle pan, you'll get perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks and lacy edges. The yolks will make a gooey topping for waffles with ham and Gruyere cheese.

Recipe: Cheese waffles with egg

Corn waffles with sour milk and berry sauce

The combination of corn, blackberries, and blueberries gives these exquisite waffles their unique flavor. Add crab cakes or fried shrimp and a drizzle of remoulade sauce for a savory snack.

Recipe: Corn waffles with sour milk and berry sauce

Sweet Potato Waffles with Baked Marshmallows

Thick sweet potato waffles are topped with miniature maple-syrup marshmallows—a fun twist on the classic casserole.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Waffles with Baked Marshmallows

Whole grain waffles

These waffles, with a light nutty flavor, contain three types of grains. Add yogurt and jam for a filling and healthy breakfast.

Recipe: Whole grain waffles

Pumpkin waffles with orange syrup

Sweet and savory waffles in the Southwestern style are served with maple syrup flavored with orange and cayenne pepper.

Recipe: Pumpkin waffles with orange syrup

Airy waffles made from rice, chickpea flour and tapioca

Gluten-free waffles are usually dense, but adding egg whites to the batter makes them light and fluffy. Enjoy them hot, with crispy edges.

Recipe: Airy waffles made from rice, chickpea flour and tapioca

More waffle recipes

Here are 12 more waffle recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert—proving that a simple waffle iron is much more versatile than you think.

• Waffle Iron Dishes – 12 Recipes

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