21 of the Most Delicious Things You Can Make In a Waffle Iron (That Aren't Waffles) (2024)

Tip: Serve marinara sauce on the side—rather than in the pizza—for way less mess.

Get the recipe at Kirbie's Cravings.

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Whip up these no-fry fritters in just 10 minutes and serve as a healthy appetizer.

Get the recipe at Kelly's Ambitious Kitchen.

Pile the savory cornbread base high with ground beef, cheddar cheese, avocado, and sour cream.

Get the recipe at Taste and Tell Blog.

Breakfast for dessert? Now we're talkin'!

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Even if you don't like waffles, it might be worth getting a waffle iron simply to make these grilled cheese sandwiches.

Get the recipe at Fifteen Spatulas.

In a genius culinary experiment, this blogger stuffed scrambled eggs and shredded cheese into biscuit dough—then put it all in a waffle iron. The result was these "perfect little handheld breakfast sandwiches." Add bacon bites or diced ham for extra flavor.

Get the recipe at Buns in My Oven.

This treat is really as simple as it sounds. Gather some cinnamon roll dough in the center of the iron, give it a couple of minutes, and you're done.

Get the recipe at Little Bit Funky.

Make your next brunch a home run with these sweet and simple French toast sticks. Just soak the bread, add breadcrumbs, waffle them and coat them in cinnamon and sugar.

Get the recipe at Savory Nothings.

You're only three ingredients away from pizza. And not just any pizza—each slice is "easy, cheesy and crazy good," according to the blogger.

Get the recipe at Spend with Pennies.

Doughnuts are already incredible, but making them in your waffle iron takes them to another level of deliciousness.

Get the recipe on The Kitchen Magpie.

If you never thought to make waffle hash browns, you should. Add some ham and cheese for a treat that will melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

Make waffle irons known for another delicious breakfast food—omelets. Simply cook the eggs right in the iron for a delicious and quick meal.

Get the recipe at Growing Up Gabel.

Falafels are typically made in oil, but, thanks to your handy waffle iron, they just got healthier.

Get the recipe at FoodWhine.com.

Go from cookie dough to warm, incredible cookies in just a couple of minutes. For this treat, blogger Lauren made a Snickerdoodle cookie, and, as you can tell, it came out oh so good.

Get the recipe at Lauren's Latest.

Ever wanted to have dessert for breakfast? With these chocolatey waffled treats, now you can.

Get the recipe at A Spicy Perspective.

We know what you're thinking—when is there ever any leftover stuffing? Well, you might want to consider hiding a stash because these stuffing waffles are out-of-this-world delicious.

Get the recipe at Just a Taste.

While the melted cheese can make this waffle recipe a tad messy, the mac 'n cheese waffle waiting for you at the end makes it all worth it. As blogger Jamie says, "Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside! What's not to love?"

Get the recipe at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.

Get a load of this finger-licking dish! Packed with cheese, bacon, popcorn chicken, scallions and a touch of Sriracha, this is the ultimate Game Day dish. (Also check out this blogger's Waffled Tater Tot Grilled Cheese!)

Get the recipe at Real Food by Dad.

For the health-conscious folks out there, this one's for you. Simply shred zucchini, add some low-fat cheese with any other topping you like, and you've got a fabulous fritter. Plus, it's a fun way to give your kids their veggie fix.

Get the recipe at The Pinning Mama.

Mashed potatoes get an amazing upgrade in under 5 minutes with your waffle iron. While the blogger just added scallions and cheese to her potatoes, the mix-in possibilities are endless.

Get the recipe at Just a Taste.