101 Awesome Waffle Toppings

Author:
Claudia Mitchell
Updated date:
Mar 5, 2020

Claudia has been writing recipes online for many years. She enjoys coming up with unique and tasty dishes, especially sweet treats.

101 Awesome Waffle Toppings
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There are few breakfast foods as well known as the simple waffle. They can be found on pretty much every restaurant breakfast menu and even on a few dinner ones too.

Waffles can be sweet or savory. If cooked properly, they have a crunchy outer crust and a light and fluffy inside. The really fun thing about waffles is that their nooks and crannies which get filled with all of the delicious toppings that get added.

There are lots of popular toppings like syrup that everyone knows about, but there are a lot of other toppings that taste really good even though people might not think so.

So here is a list of 101 waffle toppings, some popular, and some not so much. Some are sweet, some are savory and some are a little of both. There are surprises on this list, but all of them are pretty good.

Plain waffles are best with these toppings, but any flavor can be used.

If using a frozen waffle, make sure to toast it well so the outside is crunchy. If it's homemade, cook it thoroughly so it holds up well to anything. Enjoy!

Apples and peanut butter are delicious and healthy toppings for a toasted waffle.
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Sweet Waffle Toppings


	Topping	Notes
1	Ice Cream	Make it even more special with some whipped cream and hot fudge for a waffle sundae.
2	Peanut Butter	Crunchy or smooth, add one tablespoon.
3	Fresh Fruit	Any type of fresh fruit chopped into bite-sized pieces. Add whipped cream if desired.
4	Whipped Cream
5	Chocolate Chips	Sprinkle a few on right after toasting.
6	Marshmallows	Put on the waffle when it's still warm and the marshmallows will start to get soft.
7	Peanut Butter and Jelly
8	Syrup
9	Butter	Spread a tablespoon of butter over the top of the waffle.
10	Powdered Sugar	Sprinkle on a light coating of the sugar.


	Topping	Notes
11	Frosting	Spread on a tablespoon of any type.
12	Peanut Butter and Banana	One to two tablespoons of peanut butter and 1/2 a banana sliced on top.
13	Honey	Drizzle honey all over the top.
14	Cinnamon Sugar and Butter	Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top of a butter covered waffle.
15	Flavored Powdered Sugar Glaze	Stir powdered sugar with a little bit of water and flavoring and drizzle over waffle.
16	Chopped Candy Bars	Chop up a favorite candy bar and sprinkle some on top.
17	Maple Butter	Use one to two tablespoons on top.
18	Pie Filling	Spoon two to three tablespoons of pie filling on top.
19	Almond Butter	A nice substitute for people who can't eat peanut butter.
20	Pudding	Two to three tablespoons.

There aren't too many waffle toppings that can beat a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
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More Sweet Toppings


	Topping	Notes
21	Yogurt	Two to three tablespoons on top.
22	Nutella	Two to three tablespoons of this chocolate hazelnut spread.
23	Lemon Curd	Two to three tablespoons on top.
24	Jam	Two to three tablespoons on top.
25	Fruit Coulis	This fruit sauce is a cross between jam and syrup and is made with fresh fruit.
26	Melted Candy Coating	Dip part of the waffle into candy coating, wait for it to set.
27	Vanilla Sauce	Pour two to three tablespoons on top.
28	Caramel	Pour two to three tablespoons on top.
29	Fruit Salsa	Two to three tablespoons on top.
30	Hot Fudge Sauce	One to two tablespoons on top.

	Topping	Notes
31	Bananas Foster	Prepare the banana fosters and then put them on a waffle.
32	Chopped Nuts	Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the toasted waffle.
33	Streusel	Mix together some oats, brown sugar and cinnamon for a quick streusel topping.
34	Fruit Compote	Put 2 - 3 tablespoons of compote on top.
35	S'mores	Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, add melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff.
36	Apple Butter	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top of waffle.

Savory Waffle Toppings


	Topping	Notes
37	Pizza	Add pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese and place under broiler until cheese is melted.
38	Cheese	Add cheese of your choice.
39	Turkey & Cheese	Layer turkey and cheese and place under the broiler until cheese is melted.
40	Fried Chicken	Chop up some fried chicken and sprinkle on top.
41	Avocado	Add thin slices of avocado.
42	Scrambled Eggs	Scramble some eggs and top waffle.
43	Taco Meat	Add taco meat and some cheese, lettuce and tomato.
44	Sausage and Peppers
45	Bacon and Eggs	Layer cooked bacon and eggs cooked any way on top.
46	Salsa	One to two tablespoons on top.


	Topping	Notes
47	Cream Cheese	One to two tablespoons on top.
48	Cream Cheese and Lox	Spread a couple tablespoons of cream cheese on the waffle and top with slices of lox and onion.
49	Tuna Salad	Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of tuna salad.
50	Macaroni & Cheese	Top with one scoop of the mac & cheese.
51	Sauteed Mushrooms	Saute mushrooms in butter and garlic until tender.
52	Refried Beans	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of beans over waffle.
53	Crab Salad	Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of crab salad.
54	Chicken Salad	Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of chicken salad.
55	Caramelized Onions and Cheese	Save some of the onions that were made for french onion soup and try them on a waffle. Melt some cheese on top.
56	Waffles Benedict	A slice of Canadian bacon, a poached egg and top with hollandaise.


	Topping	Notes
57	Pork Barbecue
58	Reuben	Thousand Island dressing, sliced corned beef, sauerkraut and some swiss cheese, then under the broiler until cheese is bubbly.
59	Shrimp Salad	Lettuce and a dollop of shrimp salad.
60	Pesto	One to two tablespoons on top.
61	Baked Beans
62	Sauteed Spinach	Saute some spinach in a little butter and give a squeeze of lemon.
63	Dahl	A delicious Indian condiment made from lentils and spices.
64	Chopped Liver	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top.
65	Nacho Cheese
66	Pate	Good with sliced cornichon pickles too.


	Topping	Notes
67	Marinated Feta and Olives	Chop up some of this mixture for a nice salty topping.
68	Bruschetta	Chop tomato, onion and basil and add balsamic vinegar.
69	Olive Tapenade	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top.
70	Bechamel Sauce
71	Honey Mustard
72	Mint Chutney	An Indian condiment.
73	Raita Sauce	An Indian cucumber sauce.
74	Mango Chutney	A savory fruit spread.
75	Pickled Onions
76	Garlic Aoili

Barbecue as a waffle topping is surprisingly good!
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More Savory Toppings


	Topping	Notes
77	Roasted Garlic	Roast an entire garlic bulb and spread the garlic on the waffle.
78	Giardiniera	A mixture of pickled vegetables that can mild or spicy.
79	Hummus	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of this chickpea spread on top.
80	Sweet Chili Sauce
81	Pimento Cheese
82	Beer Cheese Spread
83	Egg Salad	Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of egg salad.
84	Watercress Sandwich	Slice a hard-boiled egg, add some watercress and a little bit of mayonnaise.
85	Chili	Spoon some leftover chili onto a waffle and add some cheese.
86	Blue Cheese Crumbles


	Topping	Notes
87	Cucumbers	Slice some fresh cucumbers on top.
88	Marinated Sun-dried Tomatoes	Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes marinated in oil and spread on top of waffle.
89	Marinated Artichokes	Chop up some artichokes marinated in oil and spread on top of waffle.
90	Meat Sauce	Spoon leftover meat sauce on top.
91	Thanksgiving Leftovers	Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy.
92	Flavored Butters
93	BLT	Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and a little bit of mayonnaise.
94	Sloppy Joes	Spoon some sloppy joe filling on top.
95	Ceasar Salad
96	Smoked Fish Spreads	Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of fish spread on waffles.


	Topping	Notes
97	Garlic Cheese Spread
98	Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries	Sprinkle the ingredients on top and then drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top.
99	Roast Beef and Gravy	Add sliced roast beef covered in gravy on top of a waffle.
100	Pico de Gallo and Guacamole	A spoon of each with some cilantro sprigs on top.
101	Monte Cristo	Mayonnaise, mustard and ham slices topped with gruyere cheese and put under the broiler until cheese is melted.

I'd love to know what you think!

Give Some a Try and Let Me Know What You Think!

When I was just out of college and in my own apartment I lived off of frozen waffles because they were budget friendly. I got pretty creative with the toppings so I've tried most of these.

Some are better than others, but they are all tasty.