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How to Make an Easy Waffle Bar

Create an easy waffle bar for your next brunch. It's an easy way to enjoy the best breakfast foods any time of the day. Make waffles ahead of time and keep them warm in the oven for a delicious, fun brunch.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 people

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

Waffle Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pancake/Waffle mix + additional ingredients it calls for

Topping Ideas

  • 2 cups fresh berries sliced if needed
  • 1-2 whole bananas
  • 1 cup fresh whipped cream
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup nutella
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • maple syrup
  • ½ cup Yogurt
  • stick Butter
  • bottle Chocolate syrup
  • bottle Caramel syrup
  • ¼ cup Sprinkles

Sides Ideas-choose amounts based on your group

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon
  • Sausage
  • Frittata
  • Yogurt
  • Drinks

Instructions

  • Mix waffle mix according to box directions. Heat up waffle iron, and spray waffle iron with cooking spray before pouring batter in. Cook waffles.
  • Cut up fruit and toppings, put toppings in serving bowls. 
  • Place bowls of toppings and sides on a table, add waffles right before serving. Serve and enjoy.
  • Prior to serving, heat up oven to 200 degrees, place a large baking pan in oven with a lid. Transfer cooked waffles to baking pan to keep them warm as the others cook. It might take about 30-40 minutes to heat up from cold.

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Notes

  • Use your favorite pancake/waffle mix OR make your own. Here's a great & easy recipe from The Stay at Home Chef.
  • If you want to make chocolate waffles, here's an easy recipe using plain pancake/waffle mix.
  • You can also make waffles ahead of time and refrigerate/freeze ahead of time. Then reheat in oven or toaster so they don't get soggy.
  • Serve with any of the following for variety: scrambled eggs or frittata, bacon, sausage, cocktails or mocktails.
  • Use strawberries, Nutella, peanut butter, bananas, yogurt, whipped cream, and chocolate chips as toppings!
  • Make about ¼ recipe more than the number of guests you anticipate, unless you've got a lot of protein rich foods. This will ensure you've got a few extra if anyone wants seconds!
  • Freeze remaining waffles for a quick and exciting breakfast