25 Mostly Savory Gourmet Waffles ( P.S. They aren't just for breakfast anymore!)

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside epitomizes waffle perfection! A crispy and fluffy buttermilk waffle is certainly not to be discounted, but today’s waffles push the proverbial envelope. 25 Mostly Savory Gourmet Waffles? Yes please. 😯 From Savory Falafel Waffles With Artichoke Tzatziki to Cornbread Waffles With Chicken, Avocado, and Sweet and Spicy Crema, waffles can be a substantial main dish for brunch or dinner! 

You should eat a waffle! You can’t be sad if you eat a waffle!

~~ Lauren Myracle, ttfn

The first known waffle recipe was written in the 14th century by a young French husband to his young wife. His recipe included beating some eggs with salt and wine, flour was to be added, and the mixture was to be poured into an iron that cooked on both sides. He did not include leavening in the recipe, but did have variations that included placing cheese between two layers of waffle batter… Fast forward several centuries, and waffles became a favorite sweet breakfast treat with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fruit, etc. In recent years, though, waffles have evolved to include both sweet and savory ingredients, and a variety of grains and leavening methods.

I am writing to you today from Charlotte, NC. while visiting and helping to care for my new grandson Carter James Andersen (born July 7) and my 2 year-old grandson Cade Christian Andersen. 🙂 Developing, testing, and photographing new recipes is a bit out of the question right now, so it’s a great time to gather some awesome waffle recipes from a few of my food blogging friends!

Main Dish Waffles

This group includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Add a side salad or fresh fruit, and you’ve got a spectactular brunch or dinner meal!

Bloody Mary Infused Fried Chicken and Waffles from The Flavor Bender

Cornbread Waffles With Green Chile and Sausage Gravy from Beyond Mere Sustenance

Savory Falafel Waffles With Artichoke Tzatziki from The Organic Dietician

Croque Madame Recipe from Mon Petit Four

 BBQ Pulled Pork Savory Waffles from Pressure Cook Recipes

Cornbread Waffle With Chicken, Avocado, and Sweet and Spicy Crema  from Shockingly Delicious

Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Cheddar Waffle Sliders with Bacon Jam from Ready To Yumble

Multigrain Spinach and Cheese Waffles from Naive Cook Cooks

Waffle Sandwich from Homemade and Yummy

Savory Buckwheat Waffle With Spinach, Crimini, and Caramelized Onion from Beyond Mere Sustenance

Parmesan Waffle, Ham, Cheese, and Egg Breakfast Sandwich from Supergolden Bakes

Sweet Potato Waffles With Cheese Shards from Veggie Desserts

Breakfast Poutine Waffles from She Loves Biscotti

Savory Waffles

This group includes savory waffles that aren’t quite a meal, but would make an excellent side dish (ie. an alternative to rice or pasta). You might even consider 2 waffles in place of the bread in a sandwich… 🙂

Sweet Potato and Spring Onion Waffles from Every Nook and Cranny

Savory Cheddar and Jalapeño Waffles from Rhubarb and Honey

Loaded Mashed Potato Waffles from Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ham and Manchego Waffles from Garlic and Zest

Herbed Ricotta Waffles from Crumb

Black Sesame Brown Rice Moffles from Scratch Eats

Zucchini Cheddar Whole Wheat Waffles from Family Food On the Tables

Hummus Waffles With Sausage and Sun Dried Tomatoes from Sew You Think You Can Cook

Sweet Waffles

This last group includes sweet waffles (because we all need to indulge now and then!). 😀 These are not your typical sweet waffles, however, and you simply must scroll all the way to the end!

Gaufre À La Glace from Mon Petit Four

Coconut Waffles from Omnivore’s Cookbook

Dark Chocolate Waffles from Tara’s Multicultural Table

Spiced Peaches and Malted Waffles from Basil and Bubbly

Gluten Free Gingerbread Waffles With Maple Cinnamon Drizzle from Natural Girl Modern World

Banana Split Waffles from Cravings of a Lunatic

Is that enough to whet your appetite? If you don’t currently own a waffle iron, I highly recommend consider purchasing one… and now, a very busy 2 year-old needs some Gramma loves.  😀