Welcome to waffle heaven! There’s something magical about the sizzle of batter hitting a hot waffle iron and the mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen. Waffles aren’t just breakfast fare—they’re a canvas for creativity that can be enjoyed any time of day, from sweet morning treats to savory dinner options.
At FOODTEN.com, we believe everyone deserves to experience the joy of perfectly crisp, golden waffles made from scratch. Whether you’re a waffle aficionado or a beginner just getting started, this collection of 10 diverse recipes will take your waffle game to new heights. From traditional Belgian classics to innovative flavor combinations, there’s something here for every palate and occasion.
So dust off that waffle iron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress family and friends with these foolproof waffle recipes that deliver restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. Let’s dive in!
1. Classic Belgian Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg yolks, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
- When ready to cook, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
- Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour about ¾ cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.
2. Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- Pour ½ to ¾ cup batter onto the preheated waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.
3. Whole Wheat Waffles
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, oil, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ½ cup batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of honey.
4. Chocolate Chip Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups milk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- Cooking spray for waffle iron
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.
- Pour approximately ½ cup batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until steam stops escaping and waffles are golden brown.
- Serve with whipped cream, additional chocolate chips, and maple syrup.
5. Blueberry Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups milk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- Cooking spray for waffle iron
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Some lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.
- Pour about ½ cup batter onto the waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with additional fresh blueberries, butter, and maple syrup.
6. Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ½ to ¾ cup batter onto the waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, chopped pecans, and maple syrup.
7. Savory Cheese Waffles
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
- Optional: 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and oil, whisking to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, chives, and crumbled bacon (if using).
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ½ cup batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, additional cheese, or top with fried eggs.
8. Cornmeal Waffles
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ? cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, oil or melted butter, and honey.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ½ to ? cup batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve hot with honey butter, maple syrup, or as a base for chili or fried chicken.
9. Sourdough Waffles
Ingredients:
Overnight Sponge:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Morning Addition:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- The night before: In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, flour, buttermilk, and sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature overnight (8-12 hours).
- In the morning: Preheat your waffle iron.
- Add eggs, oil or melted butter, salt, baking soda, and vanilla to the overnight sponge and mix well.
- The batter will begin to bubble and expand as the baking soda reacts with the acidic sourdough.
- Pour about ½ to ¾ cup batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.
10. Liège Waffles
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Belgian pearl sugar (or coarsely crushed sugar cubes)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add warm milk and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
- Add the softened butter in small pieces, kneading after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
- After rising, gently fold in the pearl sugar until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- Place a ball of dough in the center of the hot waffle iron and close the lid. Don’t worry if it doesn’t fill the entire iron.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove carefully (caramelized sugar is very hot) and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm as is – traditional Liège waffles are eaten by hand without toppings.
Conclusion
There you have it—ten delicious waffle recipes to satisfy every craving and occasion! From the light and crispy Classic Belgian Waffles to the rich, caramelized Liège Waffles, you now have an arsenal of options to wow your family and friends.
The beauty of waffles lies in their versatility. As you’ve seen, they can be transformed into sweet breakfast treats, savory dinner options, or even portable street food. Don’t be afraid to experiment with these recipes—swap out fruits, add your favorite spices, or create new topping combinations to make them your own.
A few final tips for waffle success:
- Don’t overmix your batter—some lumps are perfectly fine and will give you a lighter texture
- Preheat your waffle iron completely before adding batter
- Invest in a good-quality waffle iron if you plan to make waffles regularly
- Leftover waffles freeze beautifully—just pop them in the toaster to reheat!
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