International Waffle Day is March 25, and to celebrate, we have five wondrous recipes to share with you … because who doesn’t love a waffle? As Leslie Knope once said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, and work”—and not necessarily in that order! We love waffles because you can make them sweet or savory. They can be the showstopping main attraction or the complementary sidekick. Either way, we’re sure you’re going to love these new additions to your recipe file.
Cheesy Waffle Strata with Maple-Black Pepper Bacon
Did someone say waffle strata? Two of our favorite brunch foods have been combined in this crowd-pleaser of a dish from Goodtaste. And we know the hustle and bustle of preparing a morning meal can be overwhelming, but this dish is here to save the day because you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. You can even use frozen waffles for further convenience! The waffles will soak up all the savory moistness while the strata bakes, creating a flavorful bite with each forkful.
Banana Bread Waffles with Brown Sugar Caramel Syrup
This dish is all that—plus the bacon! Well, there isn’t actually any bacon in this amazing recipe from Tikkido, but that would be a terrific side dish. Either way, you have to try it! By adding extra milk to a classic banana bread recipe, you get banana bread waffle batter: easy and delicious! Enjoy these waffles plain or add the sensational brown sugar caramel syrup for an extra-sweet touch.
Cheesy Herb Waffle
This unique twist on waffles from Spoon Fork Bacon features a few of our favorite things: burrata, tomatoes, and prosciutto. And although the recipe is fairly simple, you can add dimension and depth to the flavor profile with virtually endless topping options, like fried eggs, avocado, or boozy bacon jam. Equally suitable for the main attraction at brunch or as a colorfully enticing appetizer at your next cocktail party, you can prepare the batter ahead of time, making these eye-catching and palate-pleasing savory waffles all the more impressive.
Waffles Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy are a staple in many U.S. regions, but this transformation into waffle form by the Food Network has got us salivating. Easy to handle in bite-sized portions, these mini waffles are as adorable as they are satisfying, with the creamy sausage-speckled gravy sinking into all the toasty and crunchy crevices. A hearty and comforting breakfast food you simply must try!
Classic Waffles
We’d never knock surprising, innovative culinary creations, but sometimes a tried-and-true classic is just what hits the spot, and this recipe from Love and Lemons is exactly that: simple, timeless, and delicious. Build upon these waffles any way you wish: top with Nutella, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or berries for extra flavor. And don’t skip the cinnamon or vanilla extract—they add a beautiful warmth and depth to this versatile and dependable morning dish.
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