Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the perfect vehicle for tiny pools of butter, syrup, and powdered sugar. Waffles are the stuff Saturday-morning memories are made of. But we challenged our culinary pros to give waffles a grown-up makeover.
Most of these recipes require a waffle maker, but you don’t need to splurge on a fancy model or one that takes up much space. And once you have a waffle maker, you might be surprised how often you reach for it. Leftover cauliflower rice? Waffle it. Extra zucchini? Waffle it. Nearly-too-ripe bananas? Yup, waffle it. So clear some counter space, see what’s in the fridge, and get ready for some major waffle inspo.