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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    French Toast Waffles

    3 reviews

    I’m a from-scratch cook but also like shortcuts. Since we love French toast and waffles, I use a waffle iron to make a hybrid French toast. —Linda Martindale, Elkhorn, WI

    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....


    Corn Fritter Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup

    2 reviews

    My family used to vacation at a resort in Vermont that served corn fritters with maple syrup. Now when I...


    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...


    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...

    Pecan Chocolate Waffles

    2 reviews

    If you like waffles and chocolate, this recipe is for you. These tender but crunchy waffles are great for breakfast,...


    Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles

    17 reviews

    My girlfriend loves pumpkin, so I enjoy making these fluffy pumpkin waffles for her on cool Sunday mornings. —Charles Insler,...


    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....


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    Light and Fluffy Waffles

    1 review

    These melt-in-your-mouth waffles are so tender that you can skip butter and syrup, but why would you want to? â€”James...


    Golden Buttermilk Waffles

    29 reviews

    You won't get any complaints from family or friends when you stack up these golden waffles for breakfast! —Kim Branges,...


    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    4 reviews

    I love bananas and I love to make breakfast, too. These are a refreshing change from your everyday waffles. I...


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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...


    Waffles From Scratch

    10 reviews

    On Saturdays, my mom and I always went shopping, but before we left, she made my favorite lunch, homemade waffles...

    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...


    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...


    Banana-Nut Waffle Cake

    I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out...


    Oatmeal Buttermilk Waffles

    2 reviews

    Our grandkids visit for a week at a time during school breaks and summer vacations. This recipe gives our morning...


    Bacon and Cheese Waffles

    6 reviews

    Including bacon and cheese in the waffle batter makes an all-in-one breakfast flavor. Freeze extras to reheat another day. —MarGenne...


    Yogurt Waffles

    2 reviews

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


    Oatmeal Nut Waffles

    2 reviews

    When I found this recipe in a church cookbook early in my marriage, I was eager to try it. It...


    Quick and Easy Waffles

    1 review

    These fast-to-prepare waffles are perfect to whip up at the last minute, and the recipe can easily be doubled. I...


    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,...

    Hawaiian Waffles

    5 reviews

    I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon


    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,...


    Waffles with Vanilla Sauce

    6 reviews

    I like to serve these flavorful waffles when we have company because they add nice color to the table and...


    Peaches ‘n’ Cream Waffle Dippers

    2 reviews

    I've prepared these for many brunches—peaches are my favorite fruit to add, but you can use strawberries or blueberries. People...


    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,...


    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...