Wow. Call me impressed. Apparently, waffle irons were not created for making just waffles at all. You can use your waffle iron to make some the most interesting and deliciously easy recipes ever. Spaghetti on a waffle bun? You bet. From french fries and mashed potatoes to cookies and yummy dessert mixes, you can put just about anything you think of in your waffle iron and make it better. Check out these cleverly cool waffle iron hacks for some of the best recipes and cooking tips ever. Think instant bacon….mmm.
Waffle Iron Hacks
1. Waffled Spaghetti Bun Burger
Looking for an innovative way to spice up your next meal? This Waffles Spaghetti Bun Burger idea from Dude Foods might be just what you are looking for. So if you have a waffle maker, check out Dude Foods blog and make your own Spaghetti Bun Burger now because throwing some noodles in a waffle maker and making it into a bun would totally help boost your appetite and it’s also Instagram worthy!
3. Cinnamon Rolls In A Waffle Iron
If you’re looking for something creative yet delicious to make for your kids for breakfast tomorrow morning, I bet you can make this tasty treat from Little Bit Funky. Check out how to make these really tasty Cinnamon Rolls in a Waffle iron. It’s basically just some cinnamon rolls thrown in a waffle iron but it gives you a crunchy cinnamon waffle that your kids will definitely enjoy!
4. Waffle Iron Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here’s another innovative way to use your waffle iron that you will definitely enjoy. Have you ever thought of making a Waffle Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie. Instead of baking that cookie dough why not try and throw it in a waffle iron. Check out the full step-by-step recipe from How to Simplify and make your own delicious Waffle Iron Chocolate Chip cookies! This will be a great new treat to serve the little kids.
5. Waffle Iron Brownies With Strawberry Syrup
Create another great idea for an amazing new treat from Well Floured. Create this really delicious Waffle Iron Brownies and top it will some really delicious Strawberry Syrup. Just throw some of that brownie batter into a waffle iron instead of the oven and you can make yourself a crunchy waffle brownie. Check out the recipe from Well Floured blog and make yourself a really sweet and delicious treat.
8. Waffle Omelet
Here’s an easy and unique way for you to make an omelet. All you need are the usual ingredients you use to make an omelet, some tomatoes, bell peppers, yellow onions, some salt, some pepper and some milk. Put it in the Waffle Iron and enjoy your easy to make and unique omelet. Check out the full recipe from Growing Up Gabel.
9. Blueberry Muffin Waffles
Here’s a cool new way to put a twist on two of your favorite breakfast. Here’s a cool new recipe to create a Blueberry Waffle out of a Blueberry Muffin. This is a really great mashup of two amazing breakfast meals. Here’s a recipe from Buns in my Oven on how to create your own Blueberry Muffin Waffles. All you need are some eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, milk, flour, baking powder and some blueberries.
10. Cornbread Waffle Tacos
This next recipe that we have will make you believe that waffles are not just for breakfast! Check out this Cornbread Waffle Tacos topped with ground beef taco mixture and all of your favorite taco toppings. Here’s a full recipe you can check made for you by Taste and Tell Blog! She can teach you everything that you need to know and all the ingredients that you need.
12. One Minute Waffle Iron Baked Apples
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this one minute waffle iron baked apples recipe is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Cupcakeproject at the link.
13. Bruschetta Waffle Panini
This bruschetta waffle panini recipe is simple, quick, and exactly the homemade treats I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Lifeloveandgoodfood to see every step.
14. Waffle Iron Churros
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This waffle iron churros recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Cookingactress for the complete recipe.
15. Cake Batter Birthday Waffles
Cake Batter Birthday Waffles – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Dearcrissy’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Stuffed Pizza Waffles
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the stuffed pizza waffles. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Mykitchenescapades has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Waffled Banana Bread
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this waffled banana bread recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Communitytable at the link.
19. Waffle Iron Quesadillas
Tablespoon nailed it with this waffle iron quesadillas recipe – dinner ideas, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the waffle iron quesadillas. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Tablespoon for the complete recipe.
20. Waffle Iron French Toast
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My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas like this, and this waffle iron french toast recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
21. Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ever crave waffle iron hacks recipes? This waffle iron grilled cheese sandwich recipe is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Fifteenspatulas has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Waffled Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
I have always loved a clear how-to, and this waffled pepperoni pizza grilled cheese recipe is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Kirbiecravings at the link.
23. Crab Cake Waffle
This crab cake waffle recipe is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Karenluvslife to see every step.
24. Waffled Hotdogs
Why make it complicated? This waffled hotdogs recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the waffled hotdogs. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Guavarose for the complete recipe.
25. Waffled Egg Sandwich
Waffled Egg Sandwich? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Thenovicechefblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
27. Waffle Iron Mozzarella Sticks
From a quiet night in to a full house, this waffle iron mozzarella sticks recipe works if you love an easy recipe. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the iron mozzarella sticks. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Lifehacker at the link.
29. Waffled Ice Cream Sandwiches
Halfbakedharvest really knows homemade treats, and this waffled ice cream sandwiches recipe shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Halfbakedharvest for the complete recipe.
30. Waffle Biscuits And Gravy
Around here, this waffle biscuits and gravy recipe disappears fast whenever I make a copycat recipe. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Yammiesnoshery’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Pull Apart Waffle Fries
Looking for an easy tutorial that actually works? This pull apart waffle fries recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Seriouseats has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
