10 Brilliant Ways to Use Your Waffle Iron

This kitchen-counter appliance is not just for breakfast anymore.

You can do so much more than waffles and syrup! (Though we still recommend throwing in some batter for a delicious and classic breakfast every now and again.)

Here are some easy recipes that put a unique twist on your favourite breakfast appliance. Salton Waffle Makers can be used in variety of ways, including preparing dishes from breakfast, lunch and dinner to snacks and even desserts!

BREAKFAST

 

 

Banana Bread: Bananas and waffles are two breakfast staples! Try combining them for the fluffiest, most delicious treat next time you’re serving up a weekend brunch.

What you’ll need:

• 2 eggs
• 2 mashed (ripened) bananas
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional:

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
• 1 Banana to top
• Chocolate Sauce to top

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat your waffle iron
2. Whisk eggs, mashed bananas, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl
3. Whisk flour, baking powder and soda, and salt in a separate bowl and stir into banana mixture
4. Stir in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or other mix-ins as desired
5. Add 1 cup portions to waffle iron and cook until golden, about 5 minutes
6. Top with sliced banana and chocolate sauce and enjoy!

 

 

Stuffed French Toast: Another twist on a breakfast favourite — French Toast! This time stuffed with cream cheese and grilled to perfection on your waffle iron.

What you’ll need:

• Sliced Bread
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

• Powdered sugar to top

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Stir cream cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon in a bowl
3. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla
4. Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread and top with another to make a cream cheese sandwich TIP: Make sure to leave about 1/2 inch border around the cream cheese so it doesn’t spill out in the waffle maker
5. Dip sandwich in egg mixture and cook in waffle iron until golden, about 5 minutes
6. Top with powdered sugar and enjoy

 

LUNCH

 

 

Quesadilla: This one’s pretty self-explanatory, but I bet you’ve never thought about cooking a quesadilla in your waffle iron before!

What you’ll need:

• Tortillas
• Shredded cheese

Here’s how you do it:

1. Place one tortilla on a preheated waffle iron and top with 1 cup of shredded cheese
2. Place another tortilla on top and cook until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes

TIP: If using large tortilla wraps rather than small, use a pair of silicone-covered tongs to carefully remove the excess tortilla from around the perimeter of the waffle iron. When the tortilla is softened because it is hot, this will be easy to do!

 

 

Apple Grilled Cheese: Similar to a quesadilla, but with bread. And it’s delicious!

What you’ll need:

• Sliced bread
• Shredded cheese
• 1 Granny Smith apple

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Butter two slices of bread
3. Thinly slice 1/2 of the apple
4. On the unbuttered side of one slice, place 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and two slices of apple 
5. Top with other side of buttered bread, buttered side up 
6. Place on waffle iron and grill until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes
7. Serve with apple wedges and enjoy!

 

DINNER

 

 

Zucchini Fritters: Healthy and delicious! Grilled in the waffle iron saves calories and makes it easy for the whole family to help prepare.

What you’ll need:

• 2 zucchinis
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Grate zucchini onto a few sheets of paper towel
3. When finished, take a few more pieces off your roll and press on zucchini to remove excess liquid
4. Place into a bowl and stir in shredded cheese, beaten egg and salt
5. Stir in flour and baking powder
6. Add 1 cup portions to waffle iron and cook until golden, about 8 minutes

 

 

Pizza Pockets: Say goodbye to frozen pizza! Now you can quickly make at-home versions of this kid-friendly meal in your waffle maker.

What you’ll need:

• Pre-made (or homemade) pizza dough
• Pre-made (or homemade) tomato sauce
• Pepperoni (or your favourite pizza topping)
• Shredded cheese

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle maker
2. Spread pizza dough and separate into 100 g squares
3. Roll into 6 inch rounds
4. At the half way mark, top with 1 tbsp of pizza sauce, 1 tbsp shredded cheese, and 2 slices of pepperoni
5. Fold over to form a half moon and press edges to seal
6. Cook in waffle iron until golden, about 8 minutes

 

SNACKS AND DESSERTS

 

 

Cheese Crisps: We love cheese! And this simple recipe is totally customizable to your favourite kinds — don’t be afraid to mix it up.

What you’ll need:

• Shredded Cheese

HOW YOU DO IT:

1. Add 1/3 cup portions of shredded cheese to waffle iron
2. Cook until crisp, about 3 minutes
3. Remove immediately and let cool

 

 

Churros: This warm pastry hits the spot! Serve up with a mug of hot chocolate for sipping and dipping.

What you’ll need:

For dough:

• 4 tbsp butter 
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup flour

For topping:

• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp sugar

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. In a pot over heat, add butter, sugar, salt and water and bring to a simmer
3. When the butter is melted, remove heat and add flour
4. Add heat again after stirring in flour for 30 seconds
5. Remove dough from pan and ball into 1/3 cup portions
6. Add ball to centre of waffle iron and cook until golden, about 6 minutes
7. When done, remove from iron and coat both sides with cinnamon sugar

 

 

Cinnamon Buns and Raspberry Turnovers

On the Salton Rotary Waffle Iron, you can quickly make chilled store-bought pastries and other treats in a pinch. This a great way to quickly make crispy cinnamon buns or raspberry turnovers. To do this, we used chilled store-bought doughs and added four small rounds of cinnamon buns to the four quarters or one raspberry turnover to the centre of the waffle iron. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes! Top with icing that is included in the tin.

TIP: Make sure to let the turnovers cool for a few minutes before serving. The jelly inside gets very hot!