Waffle irons are pretty magical items with a significant history in the US and around the world. Capable of transforming soup batter into the fluffiest most delicious creations on any table anywhere homemade waffles are a brunch favorite. They handle a wide variety of toppings their charming square pockets soaking up buttery syrups and sauces with equal gusto. In recent years they’ve even become popular as a side dish to fried chicken and as a dessert in small restaurants across the country.
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5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Make in a Waffle Iron (Yes Crispy Mac and Cheese Is a Thing!)
But it turns out that waffles have been underrated and underappreciated for years. They’re not just for breakfast brunch and dessert; lunch and dinner deserve their time in the spotlight too. Plus the waffle iron can double as a tool for so many other types of food. Specialty? More of a jack of all trades. Today you’re going to learn all the other ways you can put your waffle iron to work.
Let’s start with the somewhat obvious: you can make both sweet and savory waffles. Why is this on this list since even savory waffles are actually waffles? Because most people have never heard of such a thing. Waffles are meant to be combined with butter and syrup as is and always will be no? Whipped cream and powdered sugar fine. Fruit sauce fine. Chocolate chips… okay if you must. But savory? No thank you.
And yet umami waffles are truly delicious. The waffle shape still soaks up the sauce well and the high heat of the iron plates ensures a crispy exterior. The only difference is a lack of sugar and the addition of traditional savory ingredients like herb cheese sour cream and buttermilk garlic and plenty of salt. (But no more than is heart-healthy.)
