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
- light brown sugar
- salt
- buttermilk
- eggs
- unsalted butter
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
🍲 Equipment
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- waffle iron
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients until combined.
- Beat eggs, butter, and buttermilk until smooth and light.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Preheat a waffle maker. 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 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 to stay crisp on all sides.
Variations
Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Spices: Add different spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, or cardamom to the batter to increase the flavor of these copycat Eggo waffles.
- Nuts: Sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut for some crunch.
- Chocolate Lovers: Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter when you add it to the hot waffle iron.
- Fruit: For blueberry waffles, you can also sprinkle some fresh or frozen blueberries on top of the batter when you add the batter to the waffle maker.
- Try strawberries, raspberries, or chocolate chips.
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.
You can 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.
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. 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
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- Strawberry Waffles
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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 light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 8 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 3 cups buttermilk
- non-stick cooking spray or canola oil
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, ¾ cup light brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer with beaters attached,beat 3 eggs, 8 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 3 cups buttermilk until smooth and light.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixture and mix gently until combined. The batter can be a bit lumpy.
- Preheat a waffle maker and brush the surface with non-stick cooking sprayor canola oil.
- Pour 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; maple syrup, whipped cream, Nutella, nuts, or your favourite fruits and syrups
NOTES
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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Emily
This has been the best waffle recipe I’ve found yet! I added some vanilla and cinnamon to another batch I made, delicious. I will note, I think you missed adding salt in your written steps 🙂
Eileen Murphy Kelly
Hi Emily, I am so glad you enjoy the waffle recipe. We love this one too. Thank you for the salt info, we have corrected that in the recipe.
Deirdre
Absolutely delicious. The best copycat ego waffle recipe!!!!