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Three new ways to use a waffle iron

Don't let your waffle iron gather dust in the cupboard. There's more than just one way to use it — so let's dig them out and use them for more than our favourite breakfast staple.
Three new ways to use a waffle iron

Fried chicken and waffles. (Photo, Roberto Caruso.)

Three ways with a waffle iron

Waffles

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.

Three new ways to use a waffle ironFried chicken and waffles. (Photo, Roberto Caruso.)

The easiest birthday cake ever

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.

Cake waffles.Birthday cake, ready for assembly.

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Eggs and potato hash

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.

Egg waffle.Eggs and potato hash.

Grilled cheese waffle

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.

Three new ways to use a waffle ironGrilled cheese waffle.

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