13 Recipes That Start With a Box of Frozen Waffles

Dress up a box of your favorite frozen waffles by giving them the all-start French toast treatment.  Simply dip waffles in an amaretto-spiked egg-and-cream mixture, then cook in a skillet for a couple of minutes per side, keeping finished waffles in the oven to stay warm.  Garnish with whipped cream, sliced bananas and strawberries, and our homemade amaretto-maple syrup.  

If ever a breakfast-meets-dinner combo were to go viral, chicken and waffles would be it. The mash-up actually dates back a couple hundred years, and we can guess why—the sweet, crunchy, and salty trio must have been just as crave-worthy then as it is now. We skip the deep-fry, instead baking chicken breast cutlets with a super crunchy cereal-and-panko crust. Using lean boneless chicken and multi-grain frozen waffles also saves time. To top it off, a bit of sriracha and soy sauce adds spicy, savory depth to the maple syrup drizzle.

Love pineapple upside-down cake, but your family couldn't care less?  Opt for this single-serving-friendly twist on the traditional cake.  Top toasted waffle quarters with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a decadent syrup made from butter, brown sugar, canned pineapple chunks, vanilla extract, and dark rum.  

This simple recipe is a quick way to serve up an indulgent breakfast without a lot of effort.  To keep things even easier, the filling can be made the night before and spread between the waffles the next morning.  Top with a few strawberry halves for extra presentation points.  

Two breakfast classics merge in this dish, perfect for weekend brunch or a light dinner. Toss any leftover hollandaise sauce; because it is made with egg yolks, it doesn't keep well.

Kids will love this cross between breakfast and lunch. Crunchy waffles, creamy cheese, and protein-packed turkey make this a great way to get your kids whole grains, dairy, and protein.

Feel free to substitute 2-3 pounds of any fruit you like. Instead of waffles, you can serve with angel food cake or anything that captures the tasty juice--you'll want every drop.

Breakfast meets dinner in this play on the Southern favorite.

Whip up a fresh take on the breakfast sandwich with this hearty waffle dish.  Our recipe keeps fat and calories in check by swapping Canadian bacon for traditional bacon, egg whites for some of the eggs, reduced-fat Cheddar for full-fat cheese, and multi-grain waffles for regular white flour versions.  A few minutes in the morning are all you need for a filling breakfast that will last you all the way to lunch.  

The next time you want tacos, make them the dessert kind! These sweet treats are stuffed with ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge and finished with a cherry on top.

This 5-ingredient dessert is the perfect way to end a sultry spring or summer evening.  Plus, it's ideal for using up any leftover frozen berries or waffles you might have tucked away in the freezer.  

Ham and cheese sandwich fans are sure to love this version that swaps toasted frozen waffles for bread slices.  Dijon mustard adds a hint of sophisticated flavor.  

This fun waffle sundae channels the flavors of bananas foster for an easy dessert.  Top toasted waffles with scoops of rum raisin ice cream, then add banana slices that have been cooked briefly in sugar and butter.  Finally, pour our homemade rum pan sauce over the sundaes and serve immediately.