25 Waffle Recipes You’ll Crave on Repeat

Nothing makes breakfast better than a towering stack of homemade, golden-brown waffles! An incredibly versatile dish, waffles offer something for everyone. From savory options to sweet treats; light and fluffy to thin and crispy, there are endless ways to turn a waffle into your ideal breakfast recipe. They're also fairly easy to prepare and cook, so long as you have a good waffle maker.

For a classic waffle that's sure to please everyone at the table, we recommend Ree's five-star recipe. Light, fluffy and totally delicious, her waffles are a fan-favorite. The trick is to whip the egg whites and slowly fold them into the batter, giving the waffles a fluffy interior. Ree recommends cooking the waffles until they're deeply golden and crisp on the outside!

For the fluffiest waffles, don’t trust just any buttermilk waffle recipe. Our expertly-tested recipe has been tweaked to perfection, ensuring diner-quality, homemade waffles every time. Buttermilk helps add moisture, tangy flavor and airy lift to these fluffy waffles, making it one of the absolute best ways to make waffles from scratch.

These protein-rich waffles straddle the line between sweet and savory, so you can eat them with honey or syrup (or drizzled with more peanut butter!) or topped with a fried egg and bacon or even with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Plus, they’re great for prepping breakfast ahead – they freeze well and are easy to reheat in the toaster.

This recipe is a take on the beloved flavor combination of chocolate and cherries, but with booze thanks to the rum flambeed cherry topping. Flambee refers to lighting the rum on fire, which burns off the alcohol while still imparting a rich flavor into the cherries and syrup. Don’t forget to serve with ice cream for the ultimate waffle sundae!

These wholesome Dash mini waffles are a breakfast and snack time winner for toddlers – and the perfect size for little hands. Made with bananas and hearty oats, they're naturally sweet and wonderfully soft. Peanut butter powder provides an extra boost of protein, giving them some staying power.

Sweet potatoes and marshmallows are a match made in heaven, and not just around the holidays. This recipe is a fun twist on the classic casserole that's sure to be a hit at your next brunch! The sweet potato does make the waffles a bit more dense, but it pairs wonderfully with toasted, fluffy marshmallows!

Colorful sprinkles make everything better—even waffles! Letting the batter ferment gives the waffles a malted flavor and makes them extra golden and crispy. The pop of confetti sprinkles mimics the crunchy pearl sugar found in some Belgian waffles.

Ina says, "I've always loved those big, thick, crisp waffles that you buy from street carts in Brussels. I tried to make them for years, but sadly, mine always came out thin and soggy. I finally decided to tackle the problem, and I came up with these delicious yeasty Belgian waffles. You make them almost entirely the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is stir in some eggs and heat up the waffle iron."

Vietnamese pandan waffles (bánh kẹp lá dứa) are a popular street food that are best eaten when they are fresh out of the waffle iron. A mix of tapioca starch, rice flour and all-purpose flour creates a fluffy and chewy interior tucked underneath a super crispy crust. Unlike most American-style waffles, this green-hued version is sweet enough on its own (thanks to the generous amount of sugar and coconut milk in the batter) so there is no need for any syrup or toppings. Pandan extract can range greatly in potency depending on the brand, so start with 2 teaspoons and add more until the coconut mixture is bright green and extremely fragrant.

These waffles tick all of the boxes for banana bread lovers. They cook in less than half of the time it takes to bake a loaf of banana bread. If you have waffles left over, you can reheat them the next day in a toaster oven until crisp, in just about a minute. These are great with maple syrup and jam but would also be delicious spread with peanut butter or cream cheese or drizzled with chocolate sauce.

A topping of fried chicken might be the only way to improve upon our classic, crispy waffles. Crunchy on the outside, our fried chicken gets its moist, tender insides from a buttermilk brine with hints of paprika, hot sauce and cayenne. Drizzle with hot sauce and honey or maple syrup for a sweet, savory and spicy treat!

A combination of whole wheat flour, oats, and cornmeal lends a slightly nutty flavor to these delicious waffles. Use pastry flour to keep the waffles light and fluffy, without being weighed down by all the grains. Top with yogurt and fruit preserves for a hearty, healthy start to your morning.

These delightful mini waffles are perfect for little hands and bound to charm even picky eaters. Made with simple ingredients and packed with cheesy goodness, they're fun and easy to chew thanks to the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. They can be eaten out of hand, ideal for a quick meal or snack for your toddler — or yourself! They’re easy to pack up for taking on the go, plus they're nicely freezer-friendly if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers.

Buckwheat flour gives these waffles a more complex, nutty flavor. We used whipped egg whites to give them a crisper exterior and fluffier interior. Be sure to cook the waffles until they are crisp to the touch on both sides (you can flip them partway through cooking if one side of the waffle iron is hotter than the other). Don't skip the delicious orange maple syrup and vanilla sour cream—they're worth making and take these waffles to the next level.

A summery combination of corn and berries makes these rich, crispy-edged waffles stand out. Reminiscent of your favorite side dish, these waffles are like an upgraded version of cornbread! They would easily work as savory treats, too, topped with a crab cake or fried shrimp and drizzled with remoulade sauce.

You don't need a frying pan to make great eggs. This entire dish is made right in the waffle iron! Cracking eggs onto a well-greased waffle iron will give you perfectly cooked, intact sunny-side up eggs, complete with crispy, lacy edges. Break the yolks for a gooey topping to these Gruyere-and-ham-laden waffles.

Gluten-free waffles are sometimes dense, but folding egg whites into the batter gives these waffles serious lift. A combination of rice, tapioca and chickpea flour keeps them free from gluten but full of texture. Eaten hot from the iron, their edges are delicate and crisp.

Mild in flavor, the pumpkin puree does more for the texture in these waffles, making them light and fluffy with a beautiful color. These Southwestern-inspired waffles are spiked with cinnamon and chipotle powder for sweet and spicy flavor, that's complemented by a citrus-infused maple syrup. Serve with pepitas on top for a delightful crunch!

Looking for an extra-sweet breakfast? Add chocolate syrup to your waffle batter and top with more chocolate for a truly decadent delight! Serve with your favorite fruit—bananas, raspberries or strawberries will all work well here.

We used self raising flour, which has both leavening and salt in it, as a shortcut ingredient to make these savory and fluffy waffles. A small bit of sugar in the batter doesn’t add detectable sweetness, but keeps the waffles moist and helps the exterior crisp up when cooking. Don't be thrown off by the sharp Cheddar in the waffles—it helps bring out the sweetness of the apples!

Tasty and prepared exclusively with pantry staples, this waffle recipe is one to keep in your back pocket. The Belgian-style waffles are crispy on the outside, but the applesauce keeps them moist and almost muffin-like on the inside. Even better, you can make them when you are out of milk and eggs.

Who doesn’t love a waffle, more importantly, a savory waffle? These cheesy, salty versions make for an excellent late-night snack. Be warned, though—you'll definitely want to eat more than one!

The secret to these super-crispy waffles is using a little vegetable shortening. The batter only has a small amount of sugar, so they're not too sweet to customize with your favorite mix-ins or flavorings. Make a large batch on the weekend, then grab and reheat on a rushed morning.

These waffles are a fantastic way to sneak in some healthy fats, fiber and a touch of veggies, while their mini size (we used a Dash mini waffle maker) is perfect for eating out of hand. Avocado and coconut oil keep them incredibly moist, while cocoa powder and mini chips add chocolately goodness.

These dairy- and egg-free waffles are both crisp and tender-and so simple to make. Be sure to use refrigerated soy milk instead of the shelf-stable kind: There are fewer additives, which can greatly affect the final texture and taste of a recipe. These waffles can be frozen for up to one month, so feel free to make a few extra!