I usually reserve Sunday mornings for large breakfasts, with everyone helping in the kitchen and contributing their favorites. Of course, there are always waffles. Here are a few recipes using Bisquick that I hope you enjoy as much as I do, but first, a bit of history…
A waffle is a batter consisting of flour, eggs, and a leavening agent, usually baking powder. Other ingredients are added for consistency and flavor, such as milk and vanilla. A waffles shape depends on which iron is used, usually square or round. Have you ever wondered how waffles were invented?
A letter was discovered in the late 14th century written by a husband to his wife, which included recipes and instructions on how to make them. The first patented waffle iron was invented by Cornelius Swartwout in 1869. Different irons existed before the 1400s, but it was Swartwout who perfected it by adding a handle and a hinge, allowing the waffle iron to flip. It appears as though every country has its own variance on how to make the perfect waffle. Belgium distinguishes their waffles by creating them thicker than the American variety, while Pandan waffles from Vietnam make theirs using coconut milk. I’ve chosen these recipes to share as they are three of my favorites.
Bisquick Lobster Waffle Sandwich
Ingredients
Waffles
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Lobster Mix
- 2 cups freshly cooked lobster
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Waffles
- Mix the two cups of Bisquick, one teaspoon of garlic powder, and one teaspoon of dried parsley together in a large bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the two eggs, one and a half cups of buttermilk, one-half cup of sour cream, and one-half cup of vegetable oil until well blended.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, being careful not to over mix.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease. Every waffle iron is different, so measure the batter accordingly.
- Cook each waffle until golden brown and let cool on a paper towel.
Filling
- Mix approximately two cups of fresh lobster, one-quarter cup of finely diced celery, one-half cup of mayonnaise, and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Spread evenly in between two waffles. Add some lettuce and a slice of tomato and enjoy!
Chocolate Bisquick Waffles And Peanut Butter Filling
Ingredients
Waffles
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 cup unsweetened cocos powder
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 3 large egs
- 6 tbsp melted, cooled butter
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
Filling
- 6 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup peanut butter (use regular peanut butter)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Waffles
- In a large bowl mix two cups of Bisquick, one cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and one-half teaspoon of baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat three large eggs with the six tablespoons of melted, cooled butter.
- Stir in two cups of buttermilk, two teaspoons of vanilla, and one-quarter teaspoon of salt and mix until blended.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir together without over mixing.
- Preheat the waffle maker and cook each one until done. Prepare the peanut butter filling while the waffles are cooling.
Filling
- Combine the six ounces of cream cheese with one-half cup of peanut butter using an electric mixer.
- Add the four cups of powdered sugar, (one cup at a time) four tablespoons of milk, and one tea spoon of vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the filling in between two waffles and enjoy. (I like to add sliced bananas on top of the filling).
Bisquick Banana Bread Waffles
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Bisquick
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted, cooled butter
- 3 medium mashed rip bananas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix two and one-quarter cups of Bisquick, one-half teaspoon of baking soda, one teaspoon of cinnamon, and one-half teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, mix three eggs, one-half cup of milk, three tablespoons of cooled melted butter, and three tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Add the three mashed bananas, one-half cup brewed coffee, and two tea spoons vanilla, and mix well. Blend the wet ingredients into the dry with an electric mixer. (Gently stir in a handful of chocolate chips if you wish).
- Preheat and grease the waffle iron, and add the batter accordingly.
- Cook each waffle until brown.
- Serve warm with your choice of whipped cream, sliced bananas, chocolate sauce, or syrup. You could even throw a few chopped walnuts on top. Be creative and enjoy!
There are so many recipes for waffles, it’s sometimes hard to choose which one to make. I’ve had some fantastic ones at restaurants and even food trucks, but I think the best ones are the ones I create and make at home.
