Let's not beat around the brunch: Waffles are God's gift to carb lovers everywhere.
But did you know there are actually plenty of other foods you can make with your prized waffle iron? Here, 22 fresh ways to use what your aunt Patricia gave ya. (It was on your registry, after all.)
Cinnamon Rolls
Use the slice-and-bake kind and press with the iron. It's that easy. Get the recipe.
Cheese Waffles
More exciting than your average Belgian. Get the recipe.
Hash Browns
One less dirty pan. Get the recipe.
Grilled Cheese
In case you needed an excuse to call grilled cheese fancy. Get the recipe.
Fritatta
Fritaffles are the new Cronuts. Get the recipe.
S'mores
Campfire stories welcome. Get the recipe.
Related: How To Make S'mores Indoors (VIDEO)
Brownies
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. (We'll understand if you want to eat these somewhere private.) Get the recipe.
Quesadilla
Just add avocado. Get the recipe.
French Toast
Almost as good as Dad's Get the recipe.
Apples
For all the health nuts out there: Homemade apple chips that take only one minute. Get the recipe.
90-Second Cookies
Hey, you just ate an apple. Get the recipe.
Corn Bread
Jalapeños take this Southern side up a notch. Get the recipe.
Mac And Cheese
Your kid's new favorite dinner. Get the recipe.
Banana Bread
Breadmaker, schmedmaker. Get the recipe.
Doughnut Chips
The cinnamon-sugar-to-bite ratio is really outstanding. Get the recipe.
Chicken And Waffles
The greatest union since Harry met Sally. Get the recipe.
Omelette Waffle
Totally OK to douse this guy in syrup. Get the recipe.
Apple Pie
See ya, crust. Get the recipe.
Churros
A Spanish breakfast fit for dessert. Get the recipe.
Bacon
Less mess. (Plus, the next thing you cook in there will totally taste like bacon.) Get the recipe.
Pretzels
Bring on the Grey Poupon. Get the recipe.
Deep-Dish Pizza
Make dough the night before, then assemble in five minutes for a dinner that feeds five. Get the recipe.
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