“We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.” Read on to find waffles, like the inventions of Will It Waffle, that would impress even a waffle lover as seasoned as Leslie Knope.
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French Toast
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Never again struggle to pick between two of your favorite breakfast foods. French toast waffles will satisfy all of your breakfast needs.
Eggs
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Make it like an omelet and throw in your favorite topping. Cheddar, avocado, and salsa? Sure. Mozzarella, spinach, and mushroom waffle? Why not. Steak and egg waffle? Go for it.
Muffins
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Everyone knows that the muffin top is the best part and that the bottom part is pretty much just a waste. Now every side of your muffin can have the lovely crunch of a waffle, and nothing will go to waste.
Croissants
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The perfect mix of a fancy French pastry and a classic waffle. All you need is puff pastry and a waffle iron.
Cinnamon Rolls
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You’re definitely going to want to try the perfect combination of brunch foods. Trying adding bacon for the ultimate mashup. Recipe here.
Tater Tots
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Stop eating boring old tater tots. Smash them into a waffle iron instead. Even try throwing cheese in-between and there you have a new spin on grilled cheese that you definitely won’t regret. Recipe here.
Tamales
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Holy guacamole. You gotta try these. Recipe here.
Frittata
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An egg-celent breakfast. Recipe here.
Hash Browns
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Can’t decide if you want hash browns or waffles? Just have both. Recipe here.
Coffee Cake
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The best breakfast to pair with your coffee. Recipe here.
Pop-Tarts
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Who needs toasters? Pop a Pop-Tart right into your waffle iron. You could even try it with homemade Pop-Tarts.
Pretzels
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Like Auntie Anne’s but better. Recipe here.
Fries
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Simple. Easy. Fun. See for yourself.
Shrimp Shumai
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Shumai? Oh my. Simply stuff shumai in your waffle iron and enjoy.
Stuffing
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Whether it’s Thanksgiving or not, you’ll thank yourself for waffling your stuffing.
Polenta
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They might be a little corny, but they’re positively delectable. Recipe here.
Cornbread
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Sorry southerners, but this twist is too good to pass up. Recipe here.
Mozzarella Sticks
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Don’t waste any time. Go forth and create the world’s most perfect drunk food. Just be careful with the waffle iron. Recipe here.
Potato Pancakes
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It doesn’t have to be Hanukkah to indulge in this delicious pancake-waffle combo. It can brighten up any day, even without nine candles.
Pork Bun
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You got buns hun. Just pop that bun right in your waffle iron. Your anaconda is gonna want some.
Mushrooms
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Just marinate and waffle it. Perfect between two buns if you’re feeling a veggie burger or sliced up on top of a salad.
Croutons
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Step up your salad game. Recipe here.
Chicken Wings
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The world’s best way to eat chicken and waffles. Recipe here.
Mac & Cheese
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It’s mac and cheese and waffles. You can’t go wrong. Recipe here.
Pizza
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Try making pizza right in your waffle iron or using the waffle iron to revamp leftover pizza. Enjoy your slice of heaven.
Sushi
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The finished product is not what you would expect. You just gotta try it and see for yourself. Recipe here.
Grilled Cheese
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Skip the pan or panini press and go for a waffle iron. It’s a choice you’ll never regret.
Calzones
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These calzones will never betray you. Just pop a calzone in your waffle iron and chow down.
Ramen
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Bored of ramen? Try it in a whole new way. Recipe here.
Tofu
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Tofu will never be the same again. Check out how to make this revolutionary dish.
Falafel
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Don’t feel awful. This falafel will brighten any day. Recipe here.
Cheeseburgers
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It’s a waffle and a burger. There’s no reason to say no and every reason to say yes. Recipe here.
Quesadillas
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Cheesy waffle-y goodness. Couldn’t dream of anything better. Recipe here.
Ham and Cheese
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Kick that boring old ham and cheese up a notch. It definitely won’t seem like your third-grade lunch anymore. Recipe here.
Mashed Potatoes
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It’s like the meat and potatoes of breakfast foods, except it’s waffles and potatoes. Recipe here.
Brownies
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The perfect combination of sugar and waffles. Leslie would be proud. Recipe here.
Donuts
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Chicago’s Waffle Cafe popularized the wonut, but don’t worry, you don’t have to go all the way to the windy city to get your fix. Just grab some donuts and make them yourself. Recipe here.
Cookies
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You don’t have to feel guilty about eating cookies for breakfast when they’re shaped like waffles. Try some super breakfast-y oatmeal chocolate chip waffle cookies or more decadent chocolate chunk waffle cookies.
Funnel Cakes
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Step up your state fair game by taking funnel cake to a whole new level. Recipe here.
Churros
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Amp up your churros. There will be no regrets. Recipe here.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
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You like waffle cones? Try this classic combo in a whole new way. Recipe here.