Fried chicken and waffles. (Photo, Roberto Caruso.)
We love waffles, and whether they’re served alongside crispy fried chicken or topped with chocolate-hazelnut butter, they never fail to disappoint. But if you’re anything like me, your waffle maker ends up in the back of the cupboard, and often, completely forgotten about. But not anymore! It’s time get it out, heat it up and make more than just a classic breakfast staple! Click ahead for three fun new recipes.
Fried chicken and waffles. (Photo, Roberto Caruso.)Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup milk2 tbsp coloured sprinkles
Instructions 1. Preheat waffle iron. Lightly spray with oil.2. Stir flour with baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter with granulated sugar in a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, until fluffy. Add egg, beating well and scraping down sides if needed. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed and beat one-third of flour mixture, then add half the milk. Repeat, ending with flour mixture. Fold in sprinkles.3. Spoon mixture into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Cool completely on a rack, about 10 min.
Assemble cake by layering waffles with whipped cream.
Birthday cake, ready for assembly.Ingredients2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, grated1 shallot, grated1/4 tsp salt1 egg yolk2 eggsInstructions 1. Preheat waffleiron. Lightly spray with oil.2. Stir potato with shallot, salt and egg yolk in a medium bowl until combined. Season with fresh pepper.3. Spoon mixture into waffle iron and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 min.4. Crack eggs into waffle iron and cook until firm, 1 min.
Eggs and potato hash.Ingredients2 pieces of breadcheesecaramelized onionsInstructions1. Preheat waffle iron. Lightly brush with melted butter. Press slices of bread stuffed with cheese and caramelized onions in waffle iron until golden, 2 min.
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