Waffles Aren't Just for Syrup...

Waffle Recipes to Die For

Waffles are always a big hit at my house, but they're not just your every day butter and syrup recipe. I've come up with some recipes that utilize the light and crispy treat for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will have your mouth watering. Take a peak and enjoy.

Warning: I, Cindy Barbieri am not responsible for the waffle-induced coma that may take place after trying the recipes below!

Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

 Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
• sliced cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 homemade basic waffle

 Directions:

1. Cook your bacon until crispy
2. In a large bowl whisk eggs.
3. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-low heat add butter then eggs.
4. Add eggs in and top with salt and pepper.   Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir often while cooking until desired consistency.
5. After you make your basic waffle recipe you can create your sandwich by topping one waffle with eggs, slice of cheese and bacon.  Cover with a second waffle to create your sandwich.

Waffle Turkey Club Sandwich

 Ingredients: 

• 6 slices bacon
• 4 homemade basic waffles
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 8 slices turkey breast
• Lettuce leaves
• Stilton cheese

 Directions:

1.  Grill the bacon until crisp and golden. Make your waffles, when cooked  spread one side of each piece of toast lightly with mayonnaise.
2.  Top with 4 slices of  turkey and  3 slices of bacon.  Add salad and          crumbled Stilton then top with waffle.
3. Press sandwiches together then cut into triangles, secure with cocktail sticks and transfer to serving plates. Serve immediately.

Chicken and Waffles (My Own Creative Spin)

Ingredients: 

• Coconut oil, for shallow frying
• 1/4 cup hot sauce, franks
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 homemade basic waffles

Directions: 

1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat.
2. Whisk the hot sauce and egg in a medium bowl; toss the chicken in the mixture to coat.
3. In a medium bowl combine flour, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and salt and pepper  in a medium bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons seasoned flour in a separate bowl; dredge the chicken in the remaining seasoned flour until coated, shaking off any excess.
4. Place the chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly
5. Make your homemade basic waffles.

Click here for how I make and prepare my special gravy that goes on top of the waffles.