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Ras El Hanout Pistachio Belgian Waffles

Breakfast

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these brunch-ready waffles are brimming with fragrant spice and crunchy pistachios. The sweet and tart pomegranate honey syrup is a special touch.

Aretha Frankensteins Waffles of Insane Greatness

Breakfast

This recipe (originally from Aretha Frankenstein's restaurant in Chattanooga, TN) is the ideal I-just-woke-up-from-a-waffle-dream waffle, a morning-of alternative to the overnight yeasted kind. The cornstarch in the batter helps tamp down gluten formation, making these waffles silky and moist inside with a crust as thin and crisp as an eggshell.

Sriracha Cheddar Cornbread Waffles

Breakfast

I am a very big fan of texture in my cornbread, so I almost always opt for using coarsely ground cornmeal over the finer stuff. These waffles are no exception, and the coarse cornmeal gives them a wonderfully crisp texture. If this isn't your cup of tea, substitute a finer cornmeal instead.

Ski Shack Waffles

Breakfast

These waffles are a riff on a recipe my brother Dean discovered in Killington, Vermont. He has played around with the proportions over the years, but says the key to making them great is to use pearl sugar—and lots of it.

Best Ever (Vegan) Tofu Waffles

Breakfast

Ultra-crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and the tiniest bit chewy, these waffles are phenomenal not in spite of the full package of tofu, but because of it. They happen to be vegan, but no one will guess.

Sweet Potato Waffles, Sweet or Savory

Breakfast

Sweet potato waffles, pumpkin waffles and the like seem always saddled with pumpkin pie spices, which is not a bad thing per se, but I felt like I needed to break free. Sweet potatoes are delicious with so many things, I wanted to make a waffle that echoed that adaptability and would be delicious with savory toppings as well as sweet. These are phenomenal with maple syrup, of course, but they're also delicious with eggs, sausages, avocado, turkey and cranberry, whatever you please!

Our Favorite Savory, Cheese Waffles

Breakfast

These are our go-to waffles come the weekend. We use a thinner waffle maker (the heart-shaped one, not the Belgian style), which results in a nice crisp waffle. Make sure you go for a really sharp cheese, like an aged cheddar or robust pecorino, as the cheese flavor gets muted in the cooking. Also, don't be tempted to use just a stick of butter; you need all 9 tablespoons. (I've tried going with just 8 and it's not as good!) Serve these warm and enjoy with all the brunch fixins: crispy bacon, lox, or one of the other suggestions below.

Ultimate Umami Einkorn Waffles

Breakfast

Makes about six (7-inch) Belgian-style waffles, to serve 6 to 8

Brown Butter Waffle Cake + Sorghum Meringue Buttercream

Breakfast

This is the cake to make for the breakfast lovers in your life, and the best part is it looks like it takes a lot more work than it does, so you can celebrate everything from birthdays to weddings in impressive breakfast style with ease.

Socca Waffles

Breakfast

Add herbs or spices if you like: a couple of teaspoons of fresh rosemary or thyme, or half a teaspoon of smoked paprika or ground cumin.

Rye Waffles with Ginger Cream

Breakfast

A nutty and substantial waffle with a gingery spread.

The Family Waffle

Breakfast

Growing up, waffles were a special-occasion treat, the kind of breakfast that made my mom sigh (waffle iron, batter spills, over-sugared kids) and my dad smile with glee (strawberries, whipped cream, truly living). In this way, my marriage is similar: I am for a simpler, saner, healthier morning. András is for waffles. Always for waffles.

Gluten Free Cornbread Waffles

Breakfast

What could be better for breakfast or breakfast for dinner than cornbread waffles? This recipe mergers to of the greats into one: cornbread + waffles. They're light and fluffy with a slightly crispy edge and completely addicting whether you eat a gluten-free diet or not! I highly advise making a double batch to eat throughout the week or freeze to have on hand when your corn-waffle craving strikes!

Cheesy Bread Pudding Waffles

Breakfast

Inspired by strata (a baked savory bread pudding), these waffles were born out of a way to use up leftover bread. Torn pieces of crusty bread are soaked in a rich eggy custard and then mixed with cooked sausage crumbles, green onions and plenty of sharp cheddar. The outside turns golden and crisp with crispity bits of cheese, while the inside remains fluffy and tender. And when you come across a little nugget of sausage…*chef’s kiss*.

Sourdough Discard Waffles

Breakfast

In the fervent heat of summer, turning on the kitchen oven might be the last thing you had planned this week. And for some (not me!), the thought of baking a full-on loaf of sourdough bread feels like an even further stretch. But fear not, there are many other outlets for your sourdough starter, and these sourdough starter waffles come together so effortlessly you might find yourself making them just as often for dinner as for breakfast.