Having a waffle iron is a definite game-changer! Not only can you make your own delicious waffles at home, but you can also whip up other amazing recipes that will blow your mind! If you are ready to take your waffle iron game to the next level, check out this list of 25 insanely delicious waffle iron recipes for the ultimate inspiration!
Delicious Waffle Iron Recipes
1. Egg and Cheese Hashbrown Waffles
These egg and cheese hashbrown waffles make an awesome breakfast or brunch. How can anyone go wrong with eggs, cheese, and hashbrowns? Just mix the eggs and milk together, then add in the hashbrowns, cheese, and chives! Mix the mixture well in a mixing bowl, spread it onto a greased waffle iron, and cook it until they are nice and crispy. Yum!
2. Tater Tot Grilled Cheese & Bacon Waffle Sandwich
Imagine delicious cheesy tots with bacon made into a finger food! That is exactly what this recipe is! It is also super easy to make, making it the perfect after-school snack for your kiddos or even a creative appetizer at your next potluck. Keep in mind that these will require thawed tater tots, so take them out of the freezer a few hours in advance!
3. Cheddar Buttermilk Waffle BLTs
These cheddar buttermilk waffle BLTs will probably make you never want to have a regular BLT again! It may be a bit more time-consuming, but it is totally worth the effort! The sharp cheddar makes the waffles more savory than sweet, which perfectly compliments the bacon, lettuce, and tomato!
4. Cubano Sandwich Stuffed Waffles
If you love Cubanos, these Cubano sandwich stuffed waffles will blow your mind! Delicious buttermilk waffles stuffed with savory pork, cheese, and pickles, then topped with a mouthwatering Dijon maple sauce! You will need a stuffed waffle iron for this recipe. I recommend this one from Amazon!
5. Churro Waffles
These churro waffles are a delicious twist on traditional breakfast waffles! Churros are a type of fried dough that is rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They originated in Spain and Portugal and have come to be known as a popular treat all around the world! If you are looking for cinnamon-sugar style waffle iron recipes, you should definitely give this one a try!
6. Ham, Egg, And Cheese Biscuit Wafflewich
There is something about ham and cheese biscuits that make the perfect comfort food, so turning them into an amazing waffle sandwich creates the ultimate brunch food! This is also one of the easiest waffle iron recipes to put together, and you only need a few basic ingredients!
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7. Waffle Iron Quesadillas
These waffle iron quesadillas are a great idea for brunch or really any time of day! I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for quesadillas and would eat them for every meal if I could. All of your traditional quesadilla ingredients are layered between homemade waffle batter to make the ultimate, savory stuffed waffle!
8. Waffle Cheeseburgers
A delicious take on traditional cheeseburgers, these yummy cheeseburgers feature a savory cheddar waffle bun to take your burger game to the next level! You could also use a mini waffle maker like this one to make waffle cheeseburger sliders for your next party and really wow the guests!
9. Waffle Iron Pizza
If you are looking for waffle iron recipes that come together super quick and only require a few ingredients, this is it! This awesome waffle iron pizza only uses three ingredients plus pizza sauce to dip your delicious pizzas in!
10. Waffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich
If you thought you couldn’t possibly make a grilled cheese any better, think again! These traditional grilled cheeses are cooked in a waffle iron to create the most crispy, melty grilled cheese ever! The recipe calls for white bread, but you could trade it out for another type of bread, like wheat bread, if you are feeling creative!
11. Cinnamon Crunch French Toast Waffles
I love this recipe because it combines French toast and waffles, creating the ultimate sweet breakfast treat! It is also super easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients. I recommend this cinnamon sugar blend for your French toast waffles to really take them over the top!
12. Mashed Potato, Cheddar, and Chive Waffles
If you didn’t think you could make waffles out of mashed potato, think again! These mashed potato, cheddar, and chive waffles are a delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes hanging out in your fridge! If you don’t have any already made, I recommend this mashed potato recipe! Chunky mashed potatoes are key to this recipe, so I would not use instant mashed potatoes if you can avoid them!
13. S’mores Waffles
Kids and adults alike will go crazy over these delicious smores waffles! The waffles themselves have graham crackers and chocolate chips. They are loaded down with a yummy marshmallow glaze and optional chocolate sauce. Yum! Make sure you use high-quality chocolate chips to really take these waffles to the next level.
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14. Chicken and Waffle Nachos
Here is another fantastic chicken and waffle recipe! This recipe makes the perfect brunch or game-day appetizer because it feeds multiple people. You could even double the recipe if you needed to. They are also easy to make and assemble, which is a huge plus! I also recommend not omitting the sriracha sauce because it really makes these nachos.
15. Taco Chaffles
If you are looking for low-carb or keto waffle iron recipes, these taco chaffles are definitely worth a try! The chaffle taco shells use coconut flour instead of traditional flour and get their crispiness from cheese, which means you basically have a super cheesy vessel for your favorite taco toppings! The recipe uses a mini waffle iron to make more miniature tacos. Still, you could definitely try a regular-size waffle iron!
16. Patty Melt Grilled Cheese
Cheesy, melty, gooey, crispy! This patty melt grilled cheese is what dreams are made of! It uses a combination of Swiss and cheddar and comes together on delicious rye bread instead of regular bread, which really compliments the flavors of the cheese and sauteed onions!
17. Hot Honey Fried Chicken Waffle Sliders
If you are looking for waffle iron recipes with a spicy kick, I would definitely give these hot honey-fried chicken waffle sliders a try! The best part is that the recipe uses Hawaiian Rolls for the waffle part of the sliders, so the hardest part is making the fried chicken!
18. Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
Waffle donuts, or “Wonuts,” are super popular right now, and for good reason! This epic combo is basically a waffle that’s been deep fried in oil, then topped or dipped in a glaze, just like a donut! Is your mouth watering yet? These apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are deliciously sweet with a touch of tart and are actually super easy to make! Keep in mind that you will need a large pot for frying and a strainer or tongs to take the waffles out of the oil.
19. Waffle Corn Dogs
These waffle corn dogs are the food you didn’t even know you needed! High-quality hot dogs surrounded by a delicious homemade waffle! Serve them up with ketchup, mustard, or even chili and cheese! If you can’t find sticks for your waffle corn dogs, you can find some here!
20. Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles
Strawberry cheesecake is one of my all-time favorites, so these strawberry cheesecake waffles had to go on this list of waffle iron recipes! They are also super easy to make, so you can whip them up fast! They are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making them a great option for breakfast or even dessert!
21. Buffalo Chicken Chaffle
Here is another great keto waffle iron recipe! This buffalo chicken chaffle comes together in minutes and is a healthier alternative to buffalo wings! They are topped with celery and feta, but I recommend blue cheese crumbles if you are a blue cheese girl like me!
22. Cinnamon Roll Waffles
This recipe puts a spin on traditional cinnamon rolls, cooking the cinnamon rolls in a waffle iron as opposed to the oven! Yes, all you need is a can of cinnamon rolls and a waffle iron to make these babies! This recipe also uses a homemade cream cheese frosting, which totally transforms these cinnamon roll waffles into a spectacular breakfast treat.
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23. Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
These waffle ice cream sandwiches are definitely going to be a new favorite and will be super popular with the kids! The best part is you can let them help you assemble them! They are super easy to make because they use boxed pancake/waffle mix and store-bought ice cream, so you can whip them up any time you want a sweet treat! Don’t forget the sprinkles!
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24. Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich
Monte Cristos combines sweet and salty elements to create an incredible sandwich that satisfies your cravings! Usually, Monte Crisco sandwiches are deep-fried, but this recipe uses a waffle iron instead, which makes it a bit healthier than the deep-fried option but in no way sacrifices flavor!
25. Cornbread Waffles With Pulled Pork
Try something different this BBQ season instead of traditional pulled pork sandwiches, and put the pulled pork on delicious cornbread waffles instead! The pulled pork is topped with delicious cheese and green onions, but feel free to get creative and add more of your favorite toppings like sour cream and jalapenos for a kick!
