Theres nothing wrong with a crispy-on-the-outside fluffy waffle smothered in butter and maple syrup.

But your trusty waffle iron can do a lot more than pump out a string of standard waffles.

53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron.

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And dont be afraid to waffle whatever else inspires you.

And its hard to take yourself too seriously when youre making pizza in the waffle iron, says Shumski.

The results, he says, speak for themselves.

large matzo ball soup flavored waffle topped with sour cream and chives

Whats not to love?

For crust:

For topping:

1.

For the crust, combine flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl.

breakfast plate of a sweet potato waffle with scrambled eggs or tofu and sliced avocado

Add water and mix until mostly absorbed.

Allow to rest again for five minutes, covered with plastic wrap.

Shape each piece of dough into a disk, pulling gradually on the dough to stretch it.

closeup of a gluten free waffle cookie topped with dark chocolate and chopped pistachio nuts

Preheat waffle iron to medium and coat both sides with nonstick spray.