Texas Toast French Toast Waffles

I love Texas toast. And I love French toast. And of course I love waffles. That sums up how I feel about these amazing Texas toast French toast waffles! Incredibly easy to make and beyond yummy. Self-control was very challenging with a platter of these little tasty beauties in front of me. I have a really bad addiction to anything that has nooks and crannies in it where butter and syrup and go. I cannot resist them.

Texas Toast French Toast Waffles

Sweet, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, you can substitute any bread you like, but I prefer Texas toast because it can more than handle the job of holding up to an egg batter and a waffle iron.

I often contemplate what I would do differently to a recipe after I make it. A little twist or something. I can honestly say there is absolutely nothing I would change about Texas toast French toast waffles. Except to maybe double the recipe.

I use my Cuisinart Griddler to make these waffles. It’s a cooking beast for everything from breakfast to dinner to desert.

Hash browns are another great breakfast item that you can make using your Griddler.

Also try my blueberry croissant puff.

Texas Toast French Toast Waffles
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Texas Toast French Toast Waffles

I love Texas toast. And I love French toast. And of course I love waffles. That sums up how I feel about Texas toast French toast waffles! Incredibly easy to make and beyond yummy. Self-control was very challenging with a platter of these little tasty beauties in front of me.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword French toast, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 374kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle iron. I used my Cuisinart Griddler with the waffle iron plates.
  • Beat the eggs, milk, butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a pie plate.
  • Working in batches, dip bread in egg mixture. Flip and coat other side.
  • Transfer to hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 13mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Mac-and-Cheese Waffles

It had to be done. I’ve made fries on a waffle iron. I’ve cooked breakfast sausage on a waffle iron and I’ve even made brownies on a waffle iron. So it made perfect sense to make mac-and-cheese waffles.

What makes for a great mac-and-cheese? A nice crunchy outside and a creamy inside. Well, here it is. Crunchy and creamy, all in one, and a great way to use up leftover mac-and-cheese. Heck, it doesn’t even have to be leftover.

Mac-and-Cheese Waffles

You can use any mac-and-cheese recipe you want for mac-and-cheese waffles. Just make sure you let it set for a few hours (or best, overnight) before cutting it and putting it on the waffle iron. It needs to be nice and… well, solid.

Also try my macaroni-and-cheese muffins.

Mac-and-Cheese Waffles
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Mac-and-Cheese Waffles

What makes for a great mac-and-cheese? A nice crunchy outside and a creamy inside. Well, here it is. Crunchy and creamy, all in one.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, waffles
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 455kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the mac-and-cheese

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet or the same pot you cooked the macaroni in.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and whisk. Whisk steadily for about 10 minutes until any lumps are gone and the mixture is nice and creamy smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, cayenne (if using) and 2 cups of the cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
  • Line a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with parchment or wax paper.
  • Pour in the macaroni and cheese and level out with a spatula.
  • Let cool before placing into the fridge for at least eight hours.

For the mac-and-cheese waffles

  • Heat your waffle iron and spray well with non-stick spray.
  • Working in batches, cut the macaroni and cheese into whatever sizes and shapes you want.
  • Sprinkle a bit of cheese on the waffle iron and add the macaroni and cheese. Top with a bit more cheese and close the waffle iron. Do not press down. Cook 5-6 minutes.
  • Turn off the waffle iron and let cool 5-10 minutes or until you can remove the mac-and-cheese without it sticking. Keep warm in the oven on low as you cook the remaining mac-and-cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 501mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Waffled Fries

You could’ve pushed me over with a feather. I thought that no way could these waffled fries be great. Potato flakes aren’t the first thing that come to mind when I think about making fries at home.

Well, I was wrong. These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze.

Waffled Fries

It takes about 3 minutes to make these waffled fries. Our little waffle iron can only make 4 at a time, so I kept them warm in the oven’s warming drawer while I made the rest of the batch.

For a little twist on the usual fries, add a pinch of Cajun seasoning to the batter. Or freshly ground black pepper. Whatever suits your fancy.

Also try my mac-and-cheese waffles.

Waffled Fries
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Waffled Fries

These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 413kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat your waffle iron to high. Spray with non-stick spray.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Let set until thick. Add more water, a little at a time, if the mixture is too thin to stick together.
  • Working in batches, form a tablespoon of batter into a small ball and place onto the waffle iron. Add as many as you can without crowding them. Close the waffle iron lid and cook 3 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Waffled Sausage Patties

I usually pan fry my breakfast sausage patties. Sometimes I’ll cook them in the oven, but I prefer pan frying. I don’t like the mess, though. The splatter. The grease. So, when I came across this approach to cooking up sausages using a waffle iron I just had to try it. Waffled sausage patties… who knew?

Waffled Sausages

In about 3 minutes you will have perfectly cooked waffled sausage patties, with a little bit of a crust to them. You know what I mean. GBD. Golden Brown Delicious. I don’t trust sausages that don’t have a bit of crust to them. It’s just not normal. It’s hard to get that crust if you bake your sausages. Well you can get it, but you’re going to have to bake them for a while or have them spend some time under the broiler. This is easier.

I can cook four sausages at a time on our little round Cuisinart waffle maker, which is perfect for the two of us. Cleanup was very easy, too!

Looking for something new to cook on your waffle iron? Try these awesome waffled French fries or these great waffle iron cinnamon rolls! They all go great with my Silver Dollar pancakes.

Waffled Sausages
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Waffled Sausages

When I came across this approach to cooking up sausages using a waffle iron I just had to try it. Waffled sausage patties… who knew?
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword sausage, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 258kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 sausage patties

Instructions

  • Heat your waffle iron on high.
  • Add patties to iron and close lid. Do not press down on the lid.
  • Cook about 3 minutes or until internal temperature of the sausages reaches 165 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 211mg | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Brownie Waffles

Oh my goodness. What’s not to like? Brownie waffles. Yep, a waffle made with brownie mix. I topped this yummy creation with vanilla ice cream, a bit of whipped cream, and of course, a Maraschino cherry. With a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce. These take only minutes to make yet they are a fantastic dessert that not only tastes great it looks awesome.

Brownie Waffles

I just glanced over at the Pillsbury website. Wow! Would you look at all of the awesome boxed brownie mix flavors! You could make a different flavor every night of the week!

You can add a whole list of things to these. Roasted pecans or even peanuts would be a fantastic addition! Neapolitan ice cream would taste great and look cool (the dish could use a little color, right?). Go with caramel sauce instead of the chocolate sauce that I went with.

I use my trusty waffle maker to make this dish. There’s nothing fancy about it. It has one adjustment on it. And it’s easy to use. That’s all I need. I can’t feed a big crowd in record time with it, but it’s the perfect size for 2-4 people.

Also try my waffle iron chocolate chip cookies!

Brownie Waffles
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Brownie Waffles

Oh my goodness. What’s not to like? Brownie waffles. Yep, a waffle made with brownie mix.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 290kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix plus the ingredients it calls for to make the mix
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Make the brownie mix as the box indicates, adding an additional egg.
  • Heat your waffle iron.
  • Working in batches, spray your iron with non-stick spray. Add 1/4-1/2 cup (according to your waffle maker’s instructions) of the batter and close the iron. Cook until done.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.