Our Favorite Savory, Cheese Waffles Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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Waffle Works goes by a simple rule of thumb: if it tastes good, it'll taste even better between two waffles. Take Waffle Works Cheddar Cheese Flavored Waffle Sandwich Snackscreamy smooth sharp cheese filling sandwiched between two toasted waffle crisps. Cheddar just doesn't get any better.

Add cornstarch.

If you're making waffles with baking powder and baking soda, adding cornstarch to the mix will get you waffles that are crisp on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. Because waffle recipes vary, start with ¼ cup and work in as much as ½ cup to get the desired effect.

U.S. Wise formerly made Cheez Waffies, but the product has since been discontinued.

As a great philosopher once said “Everything tastes better with cheese.” Waffle House is proud to serve American cheese produced by one of the leading dairy providers in America – Schreiber Foods.

But waffles are not a full breakfast. You need some fruit/vegetable, and some dairy, and protein. Waffles are nothing but carbs. Very little else.

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.

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A classic way to make boxed waffles taste better is to add some vanilla extract to the batter. The addition of vanilla will bring depth of flavor and touch of sweetness to the waffles, without adding any extra sugar.

At the end of the day, diners get the job done like no one else because they are professional cooks using commercial-grade equipment to prepare flavorful batters that are the product of intense research and development — and which probably share more ingredients with a birthday cake than with the box of powdered ...

Key Ingredients

Flour: I use all-purpose flour in this recipe. It keeps the waffles light on their feet.

The Difference Between Belgian Waffles and Regular Waffles

Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream. They're sometimes made with egg whites to give them their signature crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside texture.

Better Cheddars

Better Cheddars are the forgotten cracker of the '80s and '90s. Yes, they still exist, much to the surprise of almost every taster. "I forgot about these, but they were my childhood!" one taster wrote.

Spray both sides of waffle iron with nonstick spray, place as many cheese slices as will fit in waffle iron, and close lid. Cook until bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with any remaining cheese. Serve hot on its own or with salsa for dipping.

Similar to how the Waffle House has a secret language, the beloved Southern diner chain is famous for having secret menu items that think outside the all-star box. However, not every Waffle House secret menu item is endorsed by staff. In fact, many special orders are despised by cooks and servers.