I’m usually not one to generalize, but let’s face it: everyone loves waffles. They’re simple. They’re delicious. They’re versatile as heck. And if you really wanted to, you could eat them for just about every meal.

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Don’t believe me? Keep scrolling.

Breakfast

1. Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Waffle Sandwich

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The classic breakfast sandwich meets the waffle: this is the meal you’ve been dreaming about. Get the recipe here.

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2. Apple Cinnamon Waffle French Toast

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This is basically the lovechild of waffles, French toast, and apple turnovers. Need I say more? Learn how to make it here.

3. Waffle Parfait

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There’s something oddly satisfying about layering foods on top of other foods. For this easy and dining-hall-friendly waffle breakfast, click here.

4. Vegan Chia Seed Waffles

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Because EVERYONE deserves to enjoy waffles. Get the recipe.

5. Cookie Butter Waffles

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Whether it’s Biscoff or Speculoos, cookie butter is a good addition to any food. If you want to use it to seriously upgrade your waffles, click here.

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Lunch

6. PB&J Stuffed Waffles 

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Your childhood lunchbox favorite stuffed inside a warm, toasty waffle. Recipe here.

7. Beer Batter Waffle with Carne Asada

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Sometimes you need to put steak on your waffles. Don’t believe me? Try this recipe and see for yourself.

8. Waffled Tater Tot Grilled Cheese

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Major #FoodPorn alert here. Find the recipe here.

Dinner

9. Chicken Wing Waffles

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Fried chicken and waffles? How about fried chicken IN waffles? Get the recipe.

10. Waffle Pizza

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Even though a waffle and a pizza crust aren’t actually that different, this pizza is a whole new experience. Make it, and you’ll see why.

#SpoonTip: Check out this article if you want more pizza crust inspiration.

11. Waffle Nachos

These nachos are addicting enough to be your breakfast, your lunch, and your dinner. Recipe here.

12. Inside-Out Cheeseburger Waffles

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Dining hall burgers got you down? Not anymore. Check this out.

Dessert

13. Waffled Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I bet you didn’t think there was a way to make chocolate chip cookies even better. Here’s how.

14. Cinnamon Roll Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

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Nothing can go wrong when you combine ice cream, waffles, and cinnamon rolls. You can get the recipe here.

15. Chocolate Brownie Waffles

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Throw some brownie batter in a waffle iron and magic happens. Recipe here.

16. Nutella Stuffed Waffles

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For all you Nutella-addicts out there. Try this recipe and you will not be disappointed.

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17. Waffled Doughnuts

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One of the simplest and most delicious waffled creations out there. Find the ridiculously easy recipe here.

18. Prosecco Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

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Drunken dessert? Yes please. Get the recipe here.

19. Bacon, Nutella, & Peanut Butter Waffle Sandwich 

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This is the sandwich you never knew you needed. Elvis probably wishes he was alive to eat this. See for yourself.

20. Peppermint Mocha Waffles

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Peppermint mocha waffles > Peppermint mocha coffee. Recipe here.

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