Pin-Worthy Waffle Recipes That Go Beyond Breakfast

Think waffle recipes are just for lazy weekend mornings? Think again. Waffles make ideal lunch and dinner components, too. If you’ve only made waffles to serve with sweet toppings or maple syrup, pin these savory waffle recipes to make later for a great twist to your meal routine.

1. Taco Cornbread Waffles

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Jazz up your taco Tuesdays with Taste and Tell’s taco cornbread waffles. Hearty waffles create the base for taco toppings of your choice. It elevates your standard weeknight dinner into something elegant and unusual. Try these taco waffles tonight for a twist on a classic.

2. Sloppy Waffles

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Kids love sloppy joes, but why not change up the recipe a little and serve them on waffles? Hun What’s for Dinner offers a great recipe for transforming waffles into a sandwich with barbecue-flavored beef in the middle. The recipe creator suggests making the filling in a slow cooker and the waffles in a waffle iron. That way, you never need to turn on your stove and heat up your kitchen.

Chicken and Waffles Sliders With Buttermilk Syrup

Photo: Pinterest/Six Sisters’ Stuff

Of all the savory waffle recipes, chicken and waffles may be the most well-known. Now you can make this at home with the help of Six Sisters’ Stuff’s recipe. These bite-sized sliders make great sandwiches for kids’ tiny hands. Or serve several for adult appetites. You have all the flavors of chicken and waffles in an easy-to-eat, dippable sandwich.

Greek Spinach, Feta, and Potato Waffle Frittata

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Feeling like something savory and Greek? Try Bloglovin’s recipe for a Greek spinach, feta, and potato waffle frittata. This long name describes a seriously good breakfast or dinner. It combines all the best of Greek dishes while taking advantage of the ease of a waffle iron. Though you could purchase tzatziki, this recipe includes instructions to make your own from scratch. For an unusual use for your waffle iron, try this frittata recipe.

Zucchini Cheddar Whole Wheat Waffles

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Waffle recipes don’t have to be unhealthy. These waffles from Family Food on the Table sneak veggies and whole grains into a breakfast staple. And who doesn’t like cheese? While toppings may seem confusing with some savory waffle recipes, these taste great with melted cheese and crumbled bacon. This recipe will make your whole family smile.