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Homemade Waffles Deserve More Than Maple Syrup

Take these sweet and savory topping ideas to heart

By Kristy Mucci


Published on September 30, 2016

Waffles with butter and maple syrup are classic for a reason, but they're far from the only way to go. And when you're taking the time to make these sourdough-enhanced waffles with quality flour, and your waffles taste so much more interesting on their own, they deserve more interesting toppings, too.

Here are a few ways we like to top our waffles and treat them as more than just a vessel for maple syrup.

Citrus, Pistachios, and Powdered Sugar

On their own, this mix makes a fine dessert. Putting them on top of a waffle makes for a damn fine breakfast.

Smoked Salmon, Shaved Red Onion, Avocado, Chives, and Lemon Zest

Smoked salmon isn't just for bagels. The only way to improve upon this combination is to add a poached egg.

Ricotta, Figs, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt

This group of ingredients is usually seen as a topping for crostini, but they're even better on top of a waffle.

Soft-Scrambled Eggs, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Let the soft scrambled eggs settle into the crags of a waffle and give the whole dish a generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper.

Cheddar, Sausage, Apple, and Maple Syrup

Who needs English muffins? A classic sweet and savory breakfast sandwich combination is even better on a sourdough waffle.

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