Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispiness. Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool completely, then place in plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in a Cuisinart® toaster or toaster oven when ready to use. SUGGESTED TOPPINGS Maple syrup, fruit syrups Warm fruit compote, fruit sauce Fresh berries, chopped fruit, chopped nuts Powdered sugar Whipped cream, ice cream, sorbet Chocolate sauce Fruited yogurt RECIPES BASIC BELGIAN WAFFLES You can’t beat the taste of homemade waffles. Freeze the extras to use when time is scarce. Makes twelve 4-inch waffles 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/4 cups reduced fat milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Let batter sit 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #4 * (green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated). Pour 3/4 cup batter onto preheated waffle maker grid. Using a heat-proof plastic spatula, spread batter until evenly distributed. Allow batter to bubble for 5 - 10 seconds, then close cover of waffle maker. Indicator light will turn red. When light turns green again, waffle is ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. However, you may keep waffles warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. * We recommend using setting #3 to achieve a golden brown baked waffle. Adjust the browning control if you prefer lighter or darker waffles. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 180 (44% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 5g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 39mg • sod. 189mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 1g For Blueberry Waffles: Sprinkle each waffle with 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen (no need to thaw) blueberries. For Chocolate Chip Waffles: Sprinkle each waffle with 2 teaspoons mini chocolate morsels before baking. CORNMEAL WAFFLES These waffles taste like cornbread. Drizzle with butter and serve with soup, chili or stew. Also good for brunch or a late night snack served with syrup or cheese sauce. Makes twelve 4-inch waffles 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups reduced fat milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Let batter sit 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #4 * (green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated). Pour 3/4 cup batter onto preheated waffle maker grid. Using a heat-proof plastic spatula, spread batter until evenly distributed. Allow batter to bubble for 5 - 10 seconds, then close cover of waffle maker. Indicator light will turn red. When light turns green again, waffle is ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. However, you may keep waffles warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. * We recommend using setting #3 to achieve a golden brown baked waffle. Adjust the browning control if you prefer lighter or darker waffles. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 190 (41% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 5g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 38mg • sod. 272mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 1g WHOLE WHEAT - PECAN WAFFLES Wholesome wheat flavor combined with crunchy pecans makes a delicious breakfast, brunch or snack. Top with warm fruit compote or syrup. Makes twelve 4-inch waffles 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups reduced fat milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts Place first 8 ingredients (not nuts) in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Add nuts and stir until combined. Let batter sit 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #4 *(green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated). Pour 3/4 cup batter onto preheated waffle maker grid. Using a heat-proof plastic spatula, spread batter until evenly distributed. Allow batter to bubble for 5 - 10 seconds, then close cover of waffle maker. Indicator light will turn red. When light turns green again, waffle is ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. However, you may keep waffles warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. * We recommend using setting #3 to achieve a golden brown baked waffle. Adjust the browning control if you prefer lighter or darker waffles. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 209 (50% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 5g • fat 12g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 182mg • calc. 83mg • fiber 1g DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WAFFLES Chocolate for breakfast? Why not? You could also try ...