Start off Christmas morning—or any holiday, for that matter—with a DIY waffle bar that will keep the whole family satisfied until the big feast.
Kick off Christmas with a colorful waffle bar this year! Homemade Belgian waffles make it super special, while store-bought toppings keep it easy. Whether you're craving something savory, sweet or just downright indulgent, we've got a unique creation for everyone.
To prepare your waffles, you'll need a handful of pantry ingredients. For the dry mixture, set out flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder and salt. And for the wet ingredients, you'll need eggs, milk, butter and vanilla.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Stir in the egg yolks, milk, butter and vanilla until smooth. If you like a more savory waffle, you can leave out the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add to the batter and gently fold in with a rubber spatula.
Preheat your waffle iron and grease lightly with cooking spray. Add the batter to the hot iron by using an ice cream scoop or a 1/3 cup measure. Cook according to your waffle iron's directions until crisp and golden brown. Keep warm on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a low oven.
Sweet Topping Ideas: Nutella, sliced strawberries, peanut butter, sliced banana, strawberry jelly, vanilla yogurt, blueberries, pineapple slices, toasted coconut, whipped cream, granola, powdered sugar, honey.Savory Topping Ideas: avocado, fried eggs, hot sauce, everything bagel seasoning, chopped nuts, chicken tenders, butter, hot honey, bacon, scallions, cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, capers, pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.Need some inspiration? Keep scrolling for some of our favorite combinations!
The possibilities are endless when you get creative with toppings!
