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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. π― 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!
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You should eat a waffle! You can't be sad if you eat a waffle!
~~ Lauren Myracle, ttfn
π©π»βπ³ 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. π 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!
π½ 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 spectactular brunch or dinner meal!
Bloody Mary Infused Fried Chicken and Waffles from The Flavor Bender
Savory Waffles With Green Chile Sausage Gravy from Beyond Mere Sustenance
Savory Falafel Waffles With Artichoke Tzatziki from The Organic Dietician
Croque Madame Recipe from Mon Petit Four
Β BBQ Pulled Pork Savory Waffles from Pressure Cook Recipes
Cornbread Waffle With Chicken, Avocado, and Sweet and Spicy CremaΒ 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 Chorizo Cornbread Waffles from Beyond Mere Sustenance
π½ Savory Waffles: Sides
This group includes savory waffle recipes 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... If you don't mind the carbs and calories! π
Sweet Potato and Spring Onion Waffles from Every Nook and Cranny
Savory Cheddar and JalapeΓ±o 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
π½ Unique Sweet Waffles
This last group includes sweet waffles (because we all need to indulge now and then!). π These are not your typical sweet waffles, however, and you simply must scroll all the way to the end!
GaufreΒ Γ 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 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. π
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
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!
Tamara says
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!
Kimberly says
Thanks so much for including me! I think I want to try every waffle recipe you have compiled ... they all sound delicious!
Tamara says
You're so welcome Kimberly! I figure there are enough options to keep me going for awhile π
Natalie Tamara says
So much waffle-y goodness! I can tell I'll be digging my waffle maker out soon and referring back to this for inspiration π
Tamara says
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 π
Sara | Belly Rumbles says
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!
Tamara says
I hope you find a couple of recipes to try in your new waffle maker Sara!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
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...
Tamara says
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 π
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
We love savoury recipes. Well, anything with cheese in is amazing, right?!
Tamara says
Yes Dannii! Cheese edges out meat in my "book"! I am so looking forward to trying some of these creative combinations...
Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog says
What a great collection of recipes. I love a good waffle, but I'm a sucker for Sweet Potatoes.
Tamara says
Me too Mica! They taste so good, and they're so good for you...
Amy @ Pressure Cook Recipes says
Hi Tamara,
First of all congratulations on the birth of your new grandson!!! That's exciting news! π 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 π
Amy
Tamara says
Thanks Amy! The babies are so precious, but we are all pretty tired π I am looking forward to making your waffles, and many of the others as well... Thanks for submitting!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
This is an awesome roundup! Thanks for including my Ham and Manchego Waffles.
Tamara says
Thanks Lisa! It was fun to put together π
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Thanks so much for including my recipe in this awesome roundup. Will share via social medial
Tamara says
My pleasure Gloria! I just love all of the interesting variations, and I'm anxious to try them all π
Just Jo says
Oh thank you for including me Tamara - there's some fantastic recipes here to try next π
Tamara says
One a week for the rest of the year? π Thanks for submitting your lovely recipe Jodie!