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    Home • Main Dishes • 25 Mostly Savory Waffle Recipes

    25 Mostly Savory Waffle Recipes

    Published: Jul 16, 2016 Β· Last Modified: May 25, 2021 by Beyond Mere Sustenance with 24 CommentsΒ· This post may contain affiliate links Β· This blog generates income via ads Β·

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    25 Mostly Savory Waffles - A collection of mostly savory (and a few sweet) waffles to amp up meal time!

    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 Waffle Recipes? 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! And then there's side dishes and desserts... Don't miss them!

    A collage of 4 savory waffles recipes including chicken and waffles, croque madame waffles, sweet potato waffles, and cornbread waffles with green chile sausage gravy and a poached egg.
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    • πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Tamara Talks (About Waffles)
    • 🍽 Savory Waffles: Mains
    • 🍽 Savory Waffles: Sides
    • 🍽 Unique Sweet Waffles
    • πŸ’¬ Comments

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

    ~~ Lauren Myracle, ttfn

    👩🏻‍🍳 Tamara Talks (About Waffles)

    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 (savory waffles even back then!)...

    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!

    🍽 Savory Waffles: Mains

    This group includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian savory waffle recipes. Add a side salad or fresh fruit, and you've got a spectacular brunch or dinner meal!

    Main Dish Waffles

    Photo Credit: www.theflavorbender.com

    Bloody Mary Infused Fried Chicken and Waffles

    Fried chicken and waffles with a spicy twist!

    Savory Cornmeal Waffles With Green Chile and Sausage Gravy

    A delicious cornmeal waffle topped with creamy Hatch green chile and turkey sausage gravy and finished with a runny egg...

    Photo Credit: theorganicdietitian.com

    Savory Falafel Waffles with Artichoke Tzatziki - The Organic Dietitian

    Vegetarian savory falafel waffles (love the way that sounds) with an artichoke tzatziki... fresh and healthy!

    Photo Credit: www.monpetitfour.com

    Croque Madame Recipe for Breakfast

    Classic croque madame ingredients with a waffle "twist!"

    Photo Credit: www.pressurecookrecipes.com

    BBQ Pulled Pork Savory Waffles

    Got leftover pulled pork from last night? The buttery waffle is crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and stuffed with creamy cheese bits and smoky BBQ pulled pork...

    Photo Credit: www.shockinglydelicious.com

    Cornbread Waffles with Chicken, Avocado and Sweet and Spicy Crema

    Crispy cornbread, topped with roast chicken (yes, we bought a rotisserie chicken to make it weeknight-easy!), some ripe avocado, chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro were married with a couple of types of Mexican-style cheeses and a slightly-sweet, spicy finishing drizzle to put a ring on it!

    Photo Credit: readytoyumble.com

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Cheddar Waffle Sliders with Bacon Jam

    These punched-up chicken and waffle sliders are bite-sized packages of crispy, smoky, cheesy heaven.

    Photo Credit: ericasrecipes.com

    Honey Beer BBQ Chicken and Waffles

    Juicy, tender, beer-marinated barbecue chicken served in a fluffy soft waffle topped with an herbed buttermilk ranch dressing and generous drizzle of honey. Rethink traditional chicken and waffles and go to the grill with my Honey Beer BBQ Chicken and Waffles.

    Photo Credit: electricbluefood.com

    Sour cream waffles with Shrimp and Roe 

    Sour cream waffles topped with hand-peeled shrimps, creme fraiche and roe. I love Scandinavian cuisine and in this recipe I have combined 2 favourites from Northern Europe: Norwegian sour cream waffles and the topping of Swedish shrimp sandwich.

    Savory Buckwheat Waffle With Spinach, Crimini, and Caramelized Onion

    A simple, crispy 100% buckwheat flour waffle gets topped with sautéed mushrooms and wilted spinach, a poached egg, and caramelized onions... 

    Photo Credit: www.supergoldenbakes.com

    Parmesan waffle, ham, cheese and egg breakfast sandwich

    This Parmesan waffle breakfast sandwich with ham, cheese and fried egg is what brunch (or breakfast) dreams are made of.

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.com

    Sweet Potato Waffles with Cheese Shards

    These cheesy sweet potato waffles are a perfect lunch, brunch or dinner. They have a subtly fiery kick from the jalapenos to compliment the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and are topped with a crown of cheddar shards for a showstopping crunch.

    Photo Credit: cookathomemom.com

    Southwest Waffle Iron Omelet 

    Need breakfast in a hurry? Use your waffle iron! Not for waffles, for OMELETS! I made these Southwest Waffle Iron Omelets for my husband and me in 15 minutes flat, and I loved that there was hardly any cleanup at all! I’m totally sold, and this is my new favorite way to make eggs.

    Savory Chorizo Cornbread Waffles

    A savory waffle with chorizo, cheese, and scallions topped with your favorite style egg, this healthyish dish makes a tasty breakfast or brunch, but we love it for dinner too!

    Photo Credit: www.surprising.recipes

    Savory Potato Waffles with Figs and Plum Compote

    These savory potato waffles with figs and plum compote are perfect for lunch or a (not so small) hunger, or as a side dish for your main dish.

    Photo Credit: www.fearlessdining.com

    Curry Sweet Potato Waffles

    Sweet potato waffles make a fun and delicious and easy breakfast recipe. Waffles are all the craze right now and this easy hash brown waffle recipe is crazy good! Make this sweet potato waffles recipe on a waffle iron and serve with sour cream, or add a fried egg on top!

    🍽 Savory Waffles: Sides

    This group includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian savory waffle recipes that work well as a side dish...

    Side Dish Waffles

    Photo Credit: www.justalittlebitofbacon.com

    Loaded Mashed Potato Waffles

    Have some leftover mashed potatoes sitting in your fridge right now? Instead of letting them sit there until you finally throw them out, make some waffles with them tonight! Mashed potato waffles are an awesome way to transform those leftovers into a new and tasty dish.

    Photo Credit: www.garlicandzest.com

    Ham and Manchego Waffles

    Are you a savory or sweet breakfast person?  Do you prefer bacon and eggs or a short stack?  When you go out for breakfast, does your selection come with a dusting of powdered sugar or a sprig of parsley? In this case, it doesn’t matter, because I’m satisfying both types of people today with Ham and Manchego Waffles.

    Photo Credit: www.crumbblog.com

    Savoury Herbed Ricotta Waffles

    These tender, fluffy waffles are a great way to use up any leftover fresh herbs you might have kicking around in the fridge - rosemary, thyme, chives, savory and oregano are all quite delicious. Serve them with poached eggs for brunch, or with a saucy stew for dinner.

    Photo Credit: www.scratch-eats.com

    Brown Rice Moffle Variations

    Moffles (mochi waffles) are a crispy and chewy treat made with soaked brown rice for maximum nutrition absorption. And these variations take them to a whole new level of the-perfect-salty-crunchy-afternoon-snack.

    Photo Credit: www.familyfoodonthetable.com

    Zucchini cheddar whole wheat waffles

    These savory waffles are completely whole wheat, stuffed with zucchini and super cheese-filled! Great for brunch or a breakfast-for-dinner night!

    Photo Credit: sewyouthinkyoucancook.com

    Hummus Waffles with Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    These hummus waffles are studded with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. 

    Photo Credit: www.chiselandfork.com

    Bacon Cheddar Waffles Recipe | Chisel & Fork

    Loaded with bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and green onion, these bacon cheddar waffles don't even need maple syrup or butter to taste amazing.

    Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

    Zucchini Waffles

    Make these incredible breakfast zucchini waffles. Zucchini waffles, also known as courgette waffles, are the healthy version of a typical breakfast waffle recipe.

    🍽 Unique 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!

    Dessert Waffles

    Photo Credit: www.monpetitfour.com

    Gaufre à la glace

    It’s a gorgeous, yeast-y, fluffy, crunchy, perfection-for-my-baking-heart kind of waffle with a scoop of ice cream!

    Photo Credit: omnivorescookbook.com

    Coconut Waffles

    Extra crunchy and crispy on the surface, moist and tender inside. This recipe offers the easiest way to make vegan, gluten free, and dairy free waffles and guarantees the best flavor.

    Photo Credit: tarasmulticulturaltable.com

    Dark Chocolate Waffles

    These Dark Chocolate Waffles are definitely on the indulgent side with a more cake or brownie-like consistency. Pair simply with fresh berries and whipped cream or even some chocolate sauce, strawberry preserves, cacao nibs, or chocolate sprinkles.

    Photo Credit: basilandbubbly.com

    Spiced Peaches and Malted Waffles

    Rum and spiced peaches atop a malted waffle!

    Photo Credit: evergreenkitchen.ca

    Gluten Free Gingerbread Waffles with Maple Cinnamon Drizzle

    • Waffles that taste just like gingerbread cookies!
    Photo Credit: www.cravingsofalunatic.com

    Banana Split Waffles

    Belgian Waffles made with Fresh Bananas, then topped with Sliced Bananas, Whipped Cream, Cherries, sprinkles and chocolate sauce!

    Festive Christmas Waffles with Pomegranate-Blood Orange Syrup

    Festive days call for an extra-special breakfast...The waffles contain bacon bits, cinnamon, and orange zest, and feature a gorgeous pomegranate orange syrup and an orange mascarpone cream. Truly spectacular and indulgent!

    Is that enough to whet your appetite? If you haven't tried savory waffles, don't you want to?

    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.  😀

    Buen Provecho (good eating)!

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    1. Toon says

      May 29, 2021 at 3:35 am

      That is a great collection of waffle recipes!!! And not only because one of mines is featured. My waffle iron will have a lot of work in the next weeks πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        May 29, 2021 at 8:26 am

        I hope you enjoy each and every one!

        Reply
    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      March 16, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      Oh my gosh, I'm so delighted with this collection of recipes! I adore savory waffles, and it's been too long...I must get out the waff maker and get to it! Thank you for including my recipe on your list!

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        March 16, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        My pleasure Dorothy! This has been one of my most popular posts, and with Waffle Day on March 25, I thought it apropos to get it updated and out again!

        Reply
    3. Kimberly says

      July 19, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Thanks so much for including me! I think I want to try every waffle recipe you have compiled ... they all sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 19, 2016 at 11:15 am

        You're so welcome Kimberly! I figure there are enough options to keep me going for awhile πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    4. Natalie Tamara says

      July 18, 2016 at 7:47 am

      So much waffle-y goodness! I can tell I'll be digging my waffle maker out soon and referring back to this for inspiration πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 18, 2016 at 7:59 am

        Don't you wish we didn't have to dig them out? Lol. I'd make waffles more often if I remembered I had a waffle maker πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    5. Sara | Belly Rumbles says

      July 18, 2016 at 6:54 am

      What an absolutely brilliant round up of waffle recipes. I have just acquired a waffle maker and have bookmarked this for waffle making reference. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 18, 2016 at 7:56 am

        I hope you find a couple of recipes to try in your new waffle maker Sara!

        Reply
    6. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

      July 18, 2016 at 5:42 am

      I've had "semi" savoury waffles before...mainly waffles with eggs, bacon and pale syrup or deep fried chicken and maple syrup. I had no idea that savory waffles could be THIS good though!!! Great round up. I know what I'm making for dinner...

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 18, 2016 at 7:55 am

        Thanks Emma! I love the idea of using waffles as the base for a main dish to change things up a bit from rice, potatoes, etc. I'll be making several of these πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      July 18, 2016 at 5:22 am

      We love savoury recipes. Well, anything with cheese in is amazing, right?!

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 18, 2016 at 7:53 am

        Yes Dannii! Cheese edges out meat in my "book"! I am so looking forward to trying some of these creative combinations...

        Reply
    8. Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      What a great collection of recipes. I love a good waffle, but I'm a sucker for Sweet Potatoes.

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 18, 2016 at 7:52 am

        Me too Mica! They taste so good, and they're so good for you...

        Reply
    9. Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes says

      July 17, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Hi Tamara,

      First of all congratulations on the birth of your new grandson!!! That's exciting news! πŸ˜€ Must be exhuasting for you. Please take care and rest well!

      Thanks for including our recipe here. All the other ones look really good too. These are making me hungry! haha~

      Hope you'll have a wonderful time with your family! Take care πŸ™‚

      Amy

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 17, 2016 at 8:24 pm

        Thanks Amy! The babies are so precious, but we are all pretty tired πŸ™‚ I am looking forward to making your waffles, and many of the others as well... Thanks for submitting!

        Reply
    10. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:31 am

      This is an awesome roundup! Thanks for including my Ham and Manchego Waffles.

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 17, 2016 at 9:49 am

        Thanks Lisa! It was fun to put together πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      July 16, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks so much for including my recipe in this awesome roundup. Will share via social medial

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 17, 2016 at 9:50 am

        My pleasure Gloria! I just love all of the interesting variations, and I'm anxious to try them all πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Just Jo says

      July 16, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Oh thank you for including me Tamara - there's some fantastic recipes here to try next πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        July 17, 2016 at 9:51 am

        One a week for the rest of the year? πŸ˜‰ Thanks for submitting your lovely recipe Jodie!

        Reply

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