If you are looking to show houseguests or your brunch bunch just how elegant and remarkable a waffle can become with just the right toppings, look no further! There is a multitude of waffle recipes out there that can be interesting to get creative with, such as pumpkin spice, blueberry, banana, and many more. Here are some ideas for toppings that can be paired with more of a basic recipe or mixed and matched with more flavorful recipes.

Sweet Waffle Toppings

The foundation of a more traditional waffle set-up might have a base of buttermilk, whole wheat, or even buckwheat waffles and include some of the following toppings:

• All the berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries

  

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate chips
• Chocolate sauce
• Chopped nuts
• Variety of syrups: maple, lemon, pomegranate, strawberry, brown sugar butter 
• Bacon bits
• Peanut butter
• Fruit jam of any variety
• Ice cream
• OREO cookies
• M&M’s®
• Snickers®

Savory Waffle Toppings

Beginning with a savory base can throw an imaginative kick into your waffle bar. Savory waffles can include recipes such as cornbread waffles, cheddar waffles (perhaps with a kick of jalapeño or chive), or a simple buttermilk waffle with the savory flavor provided by the toppings.

Savory toppings might include:

• Sausage cream gravy
• Fried eggs
• Chili
• Fried chicken
• Green onions
• Chopped brisket
• Barbeque sauce
• Queso
• Taco meat

Waffles are such a versatile food, fancied up to be gourmet in either a sweet or savory direction. Thinking outside of the box is sure to ramp up the flavor to the next level and introduce some new ideas and flavors for guests.