The best way to prepare not only a tasty, but also a beautiful omelet for breakfast!
I have been using my favorite kitchen assistant, an electric waffle iron, for a long time and with great pleasure. Thanks to her, almost every day for breakfast we have delicious waffles and cookies for tea, the preparation of which takes literally five minutes. And recently I learned that in a waffle iron, in addition to, you can cook other interesting dishes, even quite satisfying ones. It's a pity that I didn't think of this earlier! Now I’m experimenting and making my loved ones even more happy. My latest find is an omelette with cheese, cooked in the same electric waffle iron. Would you like me to share the recipe? I call it a life hack because it often helps me out in the morning. It turns out fast, tasty and healthy!
Ingredients:
* 50 gr. milk or cream
* 1 tbsp. spoon cornstarch
* 50 gr. hard cheese
Omelette in a waffle iron, recipe
Immediately turn on the electric waffle iron so that it warms up properly. Meanwhile, mix eggs and milk in a bowl. Instead of milk, you can use low-fat cream. Add salt to taste and mix well.
Add corn starch, potato starch will do, and mix well again so that there are no lumps.
Pour the egg omelette mixture into the preheated waffle iron and smooth it out so that the panels are evenly coated. Close the lid and cook the omelette for 3-5 minutes, depending on the power of the device.
Sprinkle the finished omelette with grated cheese and roll it into a tube.
This delicious and beloved dish is so easy and quick to prepare!
By the way, adding cheese and rolling the omelette into a tube is not at all necessary. You can simply transfer the finished omelette to a plate, and only then add vegetables, cheese and other additives to it to taste. Bon appetit!
Almost every housewife has a waffle iron among her kitchen utensils. At first after purchase, it is often used, then less often, on weekends, and then completely removed. But few people know that using this form you can make a variety of delicious dishes.
Is it possible to cook other dishes besides waffles in a waffle iron?
The answer is simple: “You can. It’s even necessary.” Cooking will take very little time. For such research in the culinary field, both devices produced in the Soviet era and modern models, which continue to be improved by the manufacturer every year, are suitable. The most versatile of them are electric waffle irons.
ATTENTION! Do not attempt culinary experiments with models designed for baking thin waffles.
What foods can be cooked in a waffle iron?
The electric waffle iron is suitable for delicious, soft and crispy sweet and unleavened waffles. In addition to sweets, the electric form allows you to try other baked goods that are different from them. For example this:
- pizza;
- potato pancakes;
- omelette;
- sausage in dough;
- potato casserole;
- cheeseburger;
- pita;
- bacon.
Original recipes for dishes in a waffle iron
The most popular among housewives is the recipe for pizza with cheese and tomatoes, which can be baked in two ways.
The first option involves using ready-made puff pastry without yeast. So, here's the pizza recipe.
Components:
- yeast-free puff pastry – 250 g;
- half-smoked sausage – 10 g;
- hard cheese – 70 g;
- cherry tomatoes – 5 pcs;
- ketchup – 4 tbsp. spoons.
Depending on taste preferences, you can add fresh herbs.
The dough is cut into squares equal to the size of the mold and coated with ketchup. Then the sausage cut into strips is laid out, on top of it are tomatoes chopped into thin circles, herbs and grated cheese. Everything is covered with another piece of dough and baked for about a quarter of an hour.
The second production method is pizza, the basis of which is batter.
Components:
- melted butter and milk - one glass each;
- chicken egg – 3 pcs;
- hard cheese and sausage – 150 g each;
- olives – 3 tbsp. spoons;
- flour – 1 glass;
- baking powder - one tablespoon;
- a pinch of salt.
Butter and milk are mixed together, eggs, flour, baking powder and salt are added. The mass is whipped and a liquid dough is obtained, into which all the other chopped ingredients are added. This pizza is baked until a golden crust appears.
The omelet recipe is quite simple and looks delicious after baking.
Components:
- pancake flour – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- two pinches of salt;
- Refined sunflower oil – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- one pinch of ground black pepper;
- milk – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- chicken egg – 2 pcs.
Milk and eggs are beaten, salt, pepper and sunflower oil are added to the resulting mixture. Then flour is poured in and whipped again until a homogeneous mass is obtained, which, in turn, is poured into an electric waffle iron and remains in it until ready.
Potato casserole
Potato casserole is one of the most delicious dishes in the daily diet. There are many different recipes for its preparation, including for waffle form.
Ingredients:
- potatoes – 200 g;
- sour cream – 75 g;
- egg – 1 piece;
- flour – 25 g;
- vegetable oil – 2 tbsp. spoons;
- salt, pepper to taste.
The potatoes are peeled, finely grated, and the juice is squeezed out. Add the egg, sour cream, salt and pepper to the potatoes, then pour in the oil and add flour. Everything is mixed until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Place in a mold and bake, the casserole is ready in 15 minutes.
Hot sandwiches - cheeseburgers - are very suitable for a hearty and tasty snack.
Components:
- waffles - about five pieces;
- 2 eggs;
- 200 ml milk;
- 140 g wheat flour;
- 60 grams of barley or oatmeal flour;
- two-thirds teaspoon of baking powder;
- a pinch of salt;
- 50 g butter;
- 100 ml sparkling water.
For the filling, lightly fry the bacon and prepare lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. The cooking process begins with waffle batter. Beat the eggs a little, add milk. In a separate bowl, mix baking powder, wheat and pearl barley or oatmeal flour. Flour is also added to the egg mixture. The butter is melted, poured into the dough, salted and mixed. Leave at room temperature for about half an hour. Lastly, sparkling water is added to the resulting mass.
Chips are considered unhealthy food, but despite this they are very popular, especially among children. You can also please your kids with homemade chips, which are harmless and incredibly delicious in taste.
Components:
- 160 g grated cheese;
- 140 g butter;
- 230 g wheat flour;
- one teaspoon of baking powder;
- a mixture of aromatic herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
All ingredients are mixed until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The resulting mass should be both a thin and not too liquid mixture. The dough is divided into balls and gradually placed into the mold one by one. After closing the lid of the device, the balls will be evenly distributed over the entire surface.
As can be seen from the above recipes, the possibilities of such a household electrical appliance as a waffle iron are unlimited. There are many recipes and culinary experiments continue.
Life hack - Waffle iron
When I talked about my waffle iron, I also mentioned that this device can be used to prepare other dishes, not just waffles. Of course, I immediately received many questions - which ones exactly? What immediately comes to mind are not only sweet, but also savory waffles, with a variety of fillings. But, in general, you must admit that even if you are a big fan of waffles, you still don’t cook or eat them every day, and the device is idle. Therefore, it will be useful to find out what else you can do with a waffle iron, besides the waffles themselves. I even decided to dedicate a separate video to this topic. So, life hack - 5 original ways to use your waffle iron!
LIFE HACK 1 – OMELET
Prepare the omelette mixture; you can add some filling if desired. Pour the mixture into the waffle iron. You shouldn’t turn the baking block over right away - it may leak! An omelette in a waffle iron turns out very tasty and fluffy. In just 3-4 minutes.
LIFE HACK 2 – QUESADILLA
Everything is simple here - a flatbread, stuffed with cheese and something else, another flatbread on top and sealed. 3-4 minutes and a wonderful snack is ready! At the same time, you didn’t even dirty any dishes.
LIFE HACK 3 – HASHBROWN or HEATHRANIKI
In general, any vegetable pancakes! We spread the mixture in small portions, as if in a frying pan, close the waffle iron and after 4-5 minutes the golden brown pancakes of the original shape are ready. Snack, breakfast or side dish.
LIFE HACK 4 – GRILLED VEGETABLES
The waffle iron can be used as a grill. Bell peppers are very tasty. You don't even have to add oil. True, the waffle iron will have to be cleaned a little after this, this is the only negative. But it turns out to be a delicious snack with an original graphic design.
LIFE HACK 5 – SANDWICHES
You can use not only sandwich bread, but also panini, for example. Everything is also very simple - bread, filling, bread and close. In a few minutes we get a delicious sandwich with delicious melted cheese.
Of course, these are not all the original ways to use a waffle iron. If you have your own ideas, share them in the comments! If you have ideas on how else you can use a waffle iron, write in the comments!
The waffle iron got its name not by chance, but many people mistakenly believe that it can be used exclusively for baking waffles. At the same time, everyone who has at least once tried to experiment with this miracle device knows that it can also make delicious scrambled eggs, brownies, cinnamon rolls and much more. We have collected 14 of the best recipes for you.
1. Bacon
Yes, you heard right: bacon fried in a waffle iron. Are you salivating already?
2. Omelette
Scrambled eggs are known to be the best complement to crispy bacon, and this is one of the most tried-and-true waffle iron recipes. You can also make an omelette from eggs by adding chopped peppers and ham. However, here you are free to choose the ingredients - pieces of bacon and fried onions are also suitable.
3. Egg Sandwich
Great option for breakfast. Croissant dough is suitable as a base for a sandwich - it needs to be baked like a regular waffle. Then fry the scrambled eggs without closing the lid of the waffle iron so that the yolk remains intact and unharmed.
4. Brownie
No-bake brownies? Now it has become a reality! Rest assured, your kids will go crazy for this recipe. In addition, it is much simpler than the oven option. In the case of a waffle iron, we recommend making the batter thicker.
5. Cheeseburger
A cheeseburger bun baked in a waffle iron until crispy - what could be better? We also fry the cutlet on an open waffle iron, adding cheese to the meat a few seconds before it is ready. It seems this is the new hit of the season.
6. Pizza in your pocket
Piping hot mini pizzas will definitely be popular at friendly gatherings as an alternative to barbecue. To prepare them, simply place the pizza toppings inside improvised pockets of prepared dough, and then bake them in a waffle iron.
7. Hot dogs
At first we didn’t believe our eyes either. Instead of dough in this case, a piece of bread wrapped around a sausage and secured with a toothpick will do. To prevent it from burning, it is advisable to grease it with batter for waffles or pancakes. If desired, you can replace the sausages with cheese or a cutlet, making yourself an incredibly delicious breakfast!
8. S'mores
If you have already begun to think that it is impossible to want more from a waffle iron, then pay attention to this recipe. S'mores are a national American dessert made with marshmallows and chocolate. But if Scouts usually cook it over a fire, then you can repeat the same trick right in your kitchen.
9. Quesadilla
The tortilla shape is ideal for baking in a waffle iron. Coincidence? We don't think so! In addition, this cooking method will allow you to tightly roll the flatbread so that the filling does not fall out when eating. And, best of all, this quesadilla can be made from almost anything you have on hand or left over from a noisy party.
10. Panini sandwich
This panini is practically no different from the usual one, with the exception of rectangular marks from the waffle iron. When preparing this Italian sandwich, it is recommended to grease the surface of the bread with butter.
11. Cinnamon rolls
This recipe is gaining more and more popularity, and not only for its simplicity - the buns in the waffle iron turn out simply incredible! Just 3 minutes (as opposed to the 15 minutes it takes to bake the buns in the oven), and the fragrant spirals are ready!
12. Waffle cookies
This type of baking will require a huge amount of cooking spray and special prepared dough, so experiment at your own risk.
When I was little, my mother bought an electric waffle iron. Every weekend she baked fragrant, delicious waffles, and my sister, brother and I devoured them on both cheeks.
While the waffles were hot, mom rolled them into a tube. She filled them with apple jam or condensed milk, which she made herself. I have never tasted a tastier delicacy! Even tiramisu and other fashionable desserts cannot compare with these wafer rolls from childhood.
But the old waffle iron was already broken. It's been a long time since we enjoyed our favorite waffle rolls! Agree, those straws that are sold in the store do not taste the same as homemade ones!
Recently, my husband and I were choosing a TV in the store. There was an action there. When purchasing certain models, you could choose another product as a gift. In general, we purchased both a TV and a waffle iron.
Now I treat my mother to her favorite straws. My little daughter loves them very much! I recognize myself as a child :) The main thing is that they are very easy to prepare, but they are eaten very quickly!
And recently I learned that not only waffles can be baked in a waffle iron. You will find out what other dishes you can cook in it from my gallery.
Do you have a waffle iron? What dishes do you cook in it?
