This Copycat Copycat Eggo Waffle recipe is one of my favorites. They're light, fluffy, golden brown, and the perfect way to start off your day. Plus, they are so much cheaper than their frozen counterparts.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Copycat Eggo Waffles are quick and easy to make, so I always have a stash in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack.
- The flavor of our Eggo Waffle Recipe is spot-on, with a combination of buttery notes and sweetness.
- Top these homemade Eggo Waffles off with your favorite fruits or syrup for an extra special treat!
🧾 Ingredient List
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- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- brown sugar
- buttermilk
- eggs
- unsalted butter
- salt
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
🍲 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Waffle maker
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredients until combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl using a hand mixer whisk eggs, butter, and buttermilk until smooth and light.
Step 4: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Preheat a waffle maker and then add ½ cup of batter per waffle. Cook until crispy. Repeat until all waffles are done.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
- Use a light touch when stirring the batter together, as over-mixing can result in tough waffles.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to one cup of milk and allowing it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion out the batter for even-sized waffles.
- Cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp, but be sure not to burn them.
- Instead of an electric mixer, you can also whisk your batter by hand.
- I like to cool my waffles on a cooling rack so that they stay crisp on all sides if I am not serving them right away.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! To freeze homemade eggo waffles, allow them to cool completely and then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the waffles are firm. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a resealable plastic bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
The best way to reheat our copycat eggo waffles is to place them on a lightly greased baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
You can also heat them up in the toaster oven, air fryer, or microwave. However, this won't give you the same crispy texture as using the oven will.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Try adding different spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, or cardamom to the batter to increase the flavor of these copycat Eggo waffles.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut for some crunch.
- Have a chocolate lover in your household? Add some mini chocolate chips to the top of the batter when you add it to the hot waffle iron.
- For blueberry waffles, you can also sprinkle some fresh or frozen blueberries on top of the batter when you add it to the waffle maker.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage: You can store these waffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure that you keep them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Freezing: These waffles freeze great, so feel free to make a huge batch and freeze them for later! Simply place the extra waffles on a sheet pan and freeze until solid. Then, transfer to zip-top bags or an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Bacon would be a delicious pairing with our Copycat Eggo Waffles.
- Do you enjoy a hearty breakfast? Pair this sweet treat with a protein-filled dish like these Instant Pot Egg Bites.
- These Strawberry Waffles are another one of my favorite waffle recipes to make when I want to change things up for our morning routine.
- For a delicious breakfast, you could also serve a fresh fruit salad like this Summer Fruit Salad recipe. It's perfect for a busy morning and your family will love it.
- Love a great breakfast, check out all our delicious breakfast recipes here.
🍽 Similar recipes
- These Blueberry Sour Cream Waffles are a delicious twist on a classic waffles recipe. And, the kids will love them!
- Not a fan of crunchy waffles? Maybe these Buttermilk Pancakes are more your style.
- For another easy breakfast that is full of comforting flavors, give these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls a try next time.
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Eileen xo
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📖 Recipe
Copycat Eggo Waffle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 8 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, and sugar. Set aside.
- Use an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk eggs, butter, and buttermilk until smooth and light.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingrdient mixture and mix gently until combined. The batter can be a bit lumpy.
- Preheat a waffle maker and brush the surface with a little bit of olive oil or cooking spray.
- Pour about ½ cup batter per waffle. Cook the waffle until crispy (usually until steam doesn’t come out anymore) for about 3-5 minutes but it depends on your waffle maker. It is best to follow the waffle maker's instructions.
- Serve with desired toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, Nutella, nuts, or your favourite fruits and syrups
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