Waffle Irons: Reviews, Guides & Recipes

Step up your brunch game with our guide to the almighty waffle iron. We cover recipes, waffle-maker techniques, product recommendations and more.

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    Bacon Potato Waffles

    6 reviews

    I like to garnish these great mashed potato waffles with sour cream and chives, or even a simple cheese sauce. My mother used to sprinkle them with a touch of sugar. —Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho

    Whole Wheat Pecan Waffles

    1 review

    We bought a new waffle maker, and a recipe came along with it. We finally tried it, and after a...


    Classic Chicken & Waffles

    A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead...


    Coconut Waffles

    1 review

    So tender they almost melt in your mouth, these waffles have a hint of coconut flavor in every bite. We...


    Waffled Soft Pretzels

    This is a family favorite. The pretzels are soft and chewy and taste way better than the pretzels one can...

    Waffle-Iron Cookies

    5 reviews

    The recipe for these cookies is the easiest to find in my book because the page is a beautiful mess...


    Dutch Waffle Cookies

    3 reviews

    My mom taught me how to make these waffle iron cookies. Now I have my friends bring their waffle irons...


    Pizzelle

    8 reviews

    This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas...


    Turkey Wafflewiches

    1 review

    Who knew sandwiches could be so fun? This medley from our Test Kitchen will bring smiles to the whole table...


    Wholesome Whole-Grain Waffles

    4 reviews

    I created this recipe by tweaking one I already had. I added flax seed, substituted whole-wheat flour for some all-purpose,...


    Blueberry Waffles with Blueberry Sauce

    7 reviews

    This light, tender blueberry waffles recipe is just bursting with juicy blueberries—and is topped with a blueberry sauce, too!—Devyn Weakley,...


    Waffled Monte Cristos

    6 reviews

    My husband and I enjoy Monte Cristos so much that I created this non-fried version to cut down on fat....


    Toasty Pumpkin Waffles

    17 reviews

    When I really want to impress folks, I serve these waffles. They're beautiful stacked
    and layered with pink sweet-tart...

    Spicy Hash Brown Waffles with Fried Eggs

    4 reviews

    Refrigerated hash brown potatoes will help you make quick work of these crunchy waffles. Put out lots of toppings so...


    Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles

    4 reviews

    These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...


    Light ‘n’ Crispy Waffles

    4 reviews

    Club soda gives these crisp waffles a fluffy texture. With only four ingredients, homemade waffles don't get much easier than...


    Cheesy Chicken Wafflewiches

    I've had lots of fun experimenting with my new waffle maker. I decided to use shredded meat, cheese and vegetables...


    Nutmeg Waffles

    16 reviews

    Bake an extra batch of these tender, golden waffles on the weekend. Eat one, then freeze the other in packages...


    Cottage Cheese Waffles

    4 reviews

    Cottage cheese and extra eggs make these waffles soft and moist, with a different texture than other waffles. This is...


    Overnight Yeast Waffles

    8 reviews

    These easy, fluffy waffles are so delicious. I freeze them so I can enjoy them for breakfast on busy mornings....


    Blueberry Oat Waffles

    1 review

    I truly enjoy recipes that make just enough for the two of us, like this one for yummy waffles. Instead...


    Yogurt Waffles

    2 reviews

    Yogurt lends the flavorful difference to these soft waffles. Topped with additional yogurt and fresh fruit, they look especially tempting...

    Chocolaty Dessert Waffles

    1 review

    "The mild chocolate flavor and cake-like texture makes these waffles a delightful dessert," reports Phalice Ayers of Spokane, Washington.


    Waffle Iron Chocolate Cookies

    1 review

    I reach for this recipe when I need a special dessert that requires little fuss. The cookies are quickly made...


    Raised Yeast Waffles

    9 reviews

    These waffles bake up crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside. Since they aren't too filling,...


    Apple Spice Waffles

    22 reviews

    These apple waffles are cozy and comforting anytime—morning or evening. The smell of toasty waffles with apples is sure to...


    Oat Waffles

    4 reviews

    These family favorites have more fiber and less fat than standard waffles. My 2 year-old daughter loves them with fresh...


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    Fluffy Waffles

    12 reviews

    A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago. The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice...