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So you've purchased a waffle maker, found a great homemade waffle recipe, and now you're ready to wow your friends and family with breakfast. While many waffles taste great plain, the best waffle toppings take them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Now, all you need to decide is what to choose for your breakfast spread!
There really are no limitations when it comes to flavors: Most basic waffles, including Belgian waffles, (which are the kind Ree Drummond makes the most), work well with both sweet and savory toppings. Common sweet toppings include fruits like bananas and berries and also more indulgent toppings like ice cream, butter, or chocolate-hazelnut spread. When it comes to savory toppings, the options might also seem endless: There's the classic chicken-and-waffles combo, but you can also pair your waffles with eggs and bacon or steak for a hearty breakfast.
After you've decided what kind of waffles to make, don't forget to plan the rest of your breakfast or brunch spread. Try Ree's Pomegranate Sparklers for a light, festive cocktail, and check out some of Ree's other brunch recipes to go with all those waffles.
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Sweet Glaze
A little drizzled glaze looks super fancy, but it's easy as heck to make. It's the secret to Ree's gorgeous Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles!
Fried Chicken
Chicken and waffles is a popular combo in Southern cooking, and it's easy to see why! It's salty, sweet, and the undisputed best brunch combo.
Butter
Some waffles—like these crisp gluten-free waffles—are just so good, they don't need insane toppings to be complete. Reach for a pat of butter: It lets the sweet, fluffy waffle shine!
Get the recipe from Erica Kastner.
Steak
This pairing might sound crazy, but steak and eggs has long been an accepted breakfast combo! And steak pairs especially well with a savory waffle, like in this recipe from Ree (the waffles are actually hash browns!)
Maple Syrup
Syrup on waffles is classic for a reason. There's nothing like moping up syrup with a big, fluffy waffle like this one!
Fried Eggs
Perfectly runny eggs are a great savory topping for any waffle. They pack lots of protein, too!
Bananas
Both fresh and caramelized bananas make a great addition to a stack of waffles. Although they're not Ree's favorite fruit, they're a classic breakfast option.
Get the recipe at Inside BruCrew Life.
Apples and Cinnamon
Is it getting chilly in here? Or is it just the cozy flavors of fall in these waffles with apples and cinnamon?
Get the recipe at Three Olives Branch.
Nutella
Give breakfast a chocolatey touch with a drizzle of Nutella or another chocolate-hazelnut spread. For an even more delicious creation, try stuffing your waffles with it!
Get the recipe at Kirbie's Cravings.
Blueberry Sauce
Sweet and tart blueberries are a great option for adding color to your breakfast plate. Keep a bag of frozen berries around so you can whip up this yummy topping anytime.
Get the recipe at Just so Tasty.
Ice Cream
Pile all the fixins' for an ice cream sundae on top of a waffle as a kind of makeshift waffle cone! (This is a dish probably best saved for dessert, but no judgement if you have it for breakfast, too.)
Get the recipe at My Baking Addiction.
Whipped Cream
Take a page from your local diner and top your waffles with a big dollop of whipped cream. If you didn't grab a can at the store, it's simple to make your own.
Get the recipe from Joanne Ozug
Chili
Give your waffles the dinner treatment by topping them with something savory like chili. This works great on savory waffles—this one's is made of cornbread!
Get the recipe at Tastes Better from Scratch.
Pecans
There's nothing nutty about adding nuts to your waffles. They add both a crunchy texture and some protein to help keep you full.
Get the recipe at Braised Fork.
Chocolate Chips
Everyone always talks about chocolate chips in pancakes—why not add them to waffles? Throw a handful on top, too!
Get the recipe at Create Yum.
Cherries
Cherries add a nice tartness to a stack of waffles. Try them paired with a rich chocolate waffle, like these Black Forest Waffles.
Get the recipe at Tornadough Alli.
Peanut Butter Syrup
Nut butters like peanut butter and almond butter add a delicious richness to waffles. Scoop on a bit of jelly or jam to get that classic PB&J flavor!
Get the recipe at Creations by Kara.
Marshmallows
Give your breakfast the s'mores treatment by adding marshmallows or marshmallow creme. Just don't forget that a s'mores is not complete without chocolate!
Get the recipe at 3 Yummy Tummies.
Strawberries
Assemble makeshift strawberry shortcakes with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a few waffles. It's almost like dessert for breakfast!
Get the recipe at Well Plated.
Bourbon Peaches
Juicy peaches give any stack of waffles a summery taste. Add a dollop of cream to sweeten the stack!
Get the recipe at Recipe Runner.
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