There's nothing better than finding a new use for a kitchen item that gets forgotten in the cupboard. Waffle irons used to be the classic example of a kitchen one-trick pony, but in the past year or so, the Internet has exploded with ideas of things to waffle. The following hilarious video from Chefsteps shows that even sous vide-loving chefs have gotten on board with the trend, trying out tons of different waffled food ideas with varying degrees of success. Watch and get inspired to waffle, and then check out our ideas for waffle-able foods below!
Here are some of the most-loved, foolproof ideas for shaking up your waffle iron's existence:
Waffled Grilled Cheese from Fifteen Spatulas: use your wafflemaker like a panini press, and add ham for extra fun.
Waffled Hot Dog from Guava Rose.
Mashed Potato, Cheddar And Chive Waffles from Joy the Baker.
Waffled Falafel from Food Network Kitchens, who missed the amazing opportunity to call the recipe "Fawaffles."
Waffled Leftover Pizza from Serious Eats will change your hangover days forever.
Waffled Chocolate Chip Cookie from Taste of Home.
Waffled Frittata from Real Food By Dad.
Waffled Cinnamon Rolls from Tablespoon - from the tube to your mouth in minutes.
Tater Tot Hash Browns from Family Fresh Meals.
Waffled Polenta from Julie's Jazz makes an impressive side dish for an Italian dinner.
