There are tonnes of things you can cook in your waffle iron that don’t have to be waffles! If your waffle iron is dusty and forgotten, put it to good use by trying out these cool recipes! From bacon, to eggs, to cheeseburgers, almost anything goes in a waffle iron! Try out these fun ways you can put your waffle iron to work and it’ll never gather dust again!

1. Bacon

Who doesn’t love bacon?! Just throw the bacon onto the iron and the grease from the bacon will grease the iron. The waffle iron will make the bacon nice and crispy, just the way we all love it!

2. Brownies

If you’re living in a tiny apartment or dorm room and don’t have an oven, don’t fear! You can bake tasty brownies right in your waffle iron! Take a look at the super easy tutorial here.

3. Cheeseburgers

Make some waffle-shaped hamburger buns right in your waffle iron! This’ll be a big hit with the kids! Recipe here.

4. Pizza

We just couldn’t leave this one out! The key to making a great waffle iron pizza is cooking the dough in the iron first until it’s almost completely cooked. Pack on the toppings and leave the iron open and wait until the cheese melts. This recipe uses an oven to melt the cheese, but you can also use the mentioned method to melt it.

5. Doughnuts

Make breakfast easy by making your very own homemade doughnuts! You can also freeze the doughnuts so you’ll always have some on hand! Tutorial here.

6. Omelettes

Making omelettes in a waffle maker is great for those without a stove. Simply mix up your favorite recipe and pour it into the waffle iron. The result is a super tasty, light, and fluffy omelette! Recipe here.

7. French Toast

Another breakfast favorite, this waffle iron French toast is a piece of cake to put together – even on busy weekday mornings! Get the recipe here.

8. Hashbrowns

Making hashbrowns has never been easier! Whip up a batch of tasty hasbrowns for the kids in only 3 steps! Tutorial here.

9. Grilled Cheese

Also great for dorm room cooking, this waffle iron grilled cheese sandwich can be made in a snap! Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, it’ll quickly become a family favorite! Video tutorial here.

10. Macaroni and Cheese

You didn’t think it was possible, did you? If you’re stuck without an oven, making mac and cheese is no problem if you’ve got your trusty waffle iron around! Tutorial here.

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Italian food is known for being fresh and flavorful. This sandwich is no exception! Italian salami, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper make up this tasty sandwich. To top it all off, get out some pasta sauce for dipping! We guarantee it’ll be a hit!

Delicious Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This sandwich is perfect for lunch, as it can be made in a snap! Get out your favourite pasta sauce for dipping, and pair it with a light salad to finish the meal.

Ingredients

• Ciabatta bread
• mozzarella slices
• butter
• 2 types of Italian salami of your choice
• pasta sauce of your choice (for dipping)
• olives (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cut a ciabatta roll in half and butter each inner side. Grill in the oven until golden brown.
2. Layer mozzarella slices, salami, red pepper, and again salami and mozzarella slices.
3. Put the broiler on high and place in the oven until the cheese melts.
4. Put the two sides together and cut the sandwich in half. Serve with the pasta sauce for dipping and garnish with olives.

Photos: A Night Owl Blog.

Dining al fresco is when you eat your meal outside. Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine (or under the stars!) always makes food taste way better than when you eat it inside! This simple grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect light food for any outdoor party, or get-together. Melted provolone cheese, bell peppers, onion, and spinach come together in this mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwich. Serve it with a nice, light salad with balsamic vinegar dressing to complete the meal.

Veggie Stuffed Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This delicious, vegetarian-friendly sandwich is perfect for your next al fresco get-together! Make it in a pan, or make it on the grill for a smokey flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 4 slices bread, thickly sliced
• butter, softened
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions

1. Slice pepper and onion into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes and set aside.
2. Spread butter on one side of every slice of bread.
3. Place 4 slices of bread (butter side down) on a large skillet (or over the grill) over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread and top it with the sautéed bell pepper and onion. Top with spinach and another slice of cheese and another slice of buttered bread (butter side up).
4. Flip the sandwiches over and grill for 2 minutes more or until bread is golden. Remove and serve.

Photos: First Slice, Spoonful.