As its name suggests, a waffle iron is usually used to make everyone’s favorite Belgian desserts, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. This kitchen tool comes with a long list of alternative uses, and here are five that you should try sooner than later.
Grilled Cheese
You don’t need a panini press to make perfectly crispy grilled cheese. A waffle iron is a great alternative and your grilled cheese sandwiches will taste just as good—they’ll just have a slightly different shape.
Bacon
You can bake thinly sliced bacon in all sorts of different kitchen appliances. Waffle iron happens to be one of them and your bacon will be perfectly crispy and delicious, as long as you keep a close eye on it.
Brownie Sundaes
If you have a special place in your heart for brownie sundaes, it’s time to try making them in a waffled shape. Waffle iron will significantly cut your baking time and the final result will be equally delicious as regular brownies.
Hash Browns
If you’ve never tried making hash browns inside a waffle iron, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the result. They’ll be just as good as the real thing, if not even better because the iron will give them an interesting shape.
