Favorite Savory Waffles

Learn how to make savory waffles to change up your usual waffles and work for any meal of the day. Try them plain or with a simple dip of salsa or warmed marinara or pizza sauce.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings (Makes 4 waffles)

Calories 398kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

Base Waffles

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 cup milk (I use whole milk, but low fat or nonfat works, too)

Cheese Waffles

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Broccoli Cheese Waffles

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup minced broccoli florets (top parts of the broccoli only, no stems)

Ham and Cheese Waffles

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced ham

Optional Flavor Additions (choose 1)

1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the milk, butter, and eggs.
Add in the ingredients from the flavor you're making.
Add any optional spices. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. (I use a basic Cuisinart and use the 4 heat setting, which is medium-high.) Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
Add 1/2 cup batter to the center of the waffle iron and spread lightly. Close the iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions.
Remove waffle from the iron with a fork. Serve immediately with salsa, warmed marinara or pizza sauce. Or place on a wire rack to cool for future use.

Notes

Once cooled, store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Warm in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet in a 375-degree oven for 4-6 minutes or until warmed through.
You can place waffles onto a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you finish the whole batch.
I use kitchen scissors to cut off the tops of the broccoli. Using just the tops helps to ensure they'll cook through while the waffle cooks. (If there are chunks of stem in the batter, it likely won't cook through.)
You can dice up ham steak or deli meat or any ham you like.
Trade in another variety of shredded cheese if desired.
Double the recipe to make a larger batch.
Shortcut this recipe by using a store-bought pancake mix and adding your flavor ingredients.
Serve with a simple side of fruit for an easy meal. You may like these topped with a fried egg.

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