Every Waffle Recipe You'll Ever Need

Sure, making waffles from scratch calls for a little extra work and some special equipment, but the flavor of a freshly made waffle will always outshine any of the boxed or frozen variety. Whether you prefer the Belgian, savory, or chicken-and-waffle type, every  waffle-lover needs to know the right recipe.

The Daily Meal has pulled our favorite waffle recipes just for you, and in this lineup, there is something for everyone.

Have your fork at the ready, and dive into the waffle recipe that's right for you! 

Learn how to make cinnamon roll waffles with this recipe. Topped with a gooey cream cheese glaze, these waffles will no doubt become a weekend staple.  

Buttermilk gives these waffles a unique flavor as well as a lighter texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can sour regular milk by adding one tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar to one cup of warmed milk. For this recipe, click here. 

Make these bright, colorful waffles by adding some Fruity Pebbles cereal into the mix; it will be an instant hit with the kids. Click here for the recipe.

Make these waffles for the happiest possible start to your birthday — or any day, for that matter! Click here for the recipe.

These waffles, both gluten-free and vegan, are best served with a dollop of coconut oil, a sprinkle of salt, and a drizzle of agave maple syrup. For this recipe, click here.

In this recipe, chocolate — white, milk, and/or dark — is baked into the waffles, which are topped with freshly made orange marmalade. Brunch won't know what hit it. Click here for the recipe.

If you happen to find yourself with leftover mashed potatoes, you must try making mashed potato waffles. In this recipe, the potatoes are folded into waffle mix along with generous additions of bacon, Cheddar, and scallions. For the recipe, click here.

America's favorite pairing just got a series upgrade. Makes these peanut butter waffles and top them with any jam or jelly flavor you prefer. Click here for the recipe.

This recipe couldn't be easier: Fold canned pumpkin and spices into any pre-made mix and you'll have yourself a delicious seasonal treat. For this recipe, click here.

This is the quickest waffle recipe you'll ever find. Why? These waffles are made with Pillsbury crescent rolls rather than waffle batter. They are buttery, delicious, and best of all, ready in minutes. For the how-to, click here.

For an additional "pop of pink," Del Frisco's recommends you pair these red velvet waffles with a glass of sparkling rosé. It's apparently "love on a plate." For this recipe, click here.

In this recipe, bananas, vanilla extract, and a dash of cinnamon naturally sweeten and balance out the earthy flavor of the whole-wheat flour. For this recipe, click here.