We've been inhaling these easy cheese waffles for all meals in our house. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these savory waffles are incredibly simple to make and fabulous to taste. The perfect savory waffles recipe for any time of the day!

I think, by now, you know how much my kids love to wake up to pancakes and waffles. Since they got introduced to the savory sweet potato waffles, there has been no looking back. So when the gracious and wonderful team at Mother Dairy invited me to create an easy cheese waffle recipe as part of the #EatCheeseRepeat #FunBhiFillingBhi campaign, I jumped at the chance.

Do tune in for my #InstaCookingClass with Mother Dairy on Instagram or on the Mother Dairy Fresh Delights Facebook Page later this week to see the recipe video. I promise you’ll have so much fun making these crispy cheese waffles!

WHY TRY THIS SAVORY WAFFLE RECIPE

Irresistible, cheesy goodness: Crispy, golden waffles with gooey cheese in every bite. It's a flavor explosion that's impossible to resist!

Versatility on your plate: Cheese waffles aren't just for breakfast. They can be enjoyed for brunch, lunch, or even dinner.

Easy and fun: With a good waffle maker, making waffles at home is a breeze.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE WAFFLES?

Step 1: Set the waffle maker to preheat according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2: Sift and mix the dry ingredients in a bowl - wholewheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 3: In another bowl, whisk well the milk, eggs, and olive oil.

Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.

Step 5: Mix well till you get a smooth, lump-free mixture.

Step 6: Add grated cheese, green onions, and minced garlic to the savory waffle batter.

Step 7: Grease the waffle maker cavities well and pour a ladleful of batter on them.

Step 8: Let the cheese waffle cook for 5–6 minutes, or until it’s golden and crisp.

Step 9: Repeat for the rest of the cheese waffles batter.

Final step: Serve warm and savor!

NOTES ON CRISPY CHEESE WAFFLES

All your ingredients for cheese waffles should be at room temperature, especially the milk and egg. It’s just so much easier to make a smooth batter this way. Cold eggs are really hard to incorporate and mix with other ingredients, which makes for an uneven batter.
Coarsely grind the black pepper.
Your garlic needs to be finely minced, and your onions need to be finely chopped.
Grease the waffle iron really well, and make sure it is sizzling hot. That’s how you get a crunchy, crispy cheese waffle crust.

SAVORY CHEESE WAFFLE INGREDIENTS

Flour: I used whole wheat for these savory waffles. Feel free to switch to all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour of your choice.

Milk: Plant-based or regular, use what you have at hand. This recipe for cheese waffles is very adaptable.

Spices: I love smoked paprika. You can use any red chili powder.

Cheese: I wanted to give the batter for these cheesy waffles an extra dose of deliciousness. That’s why I picked Mother Dairy's cheese cubes. It’s got a lovely, mild flavor that pairs perfectly with anything savory. It melts beautifully. You'll never get a rubbery, stringy texture from this cheese. Ever.

I simply shredded the cheese.

When you make cheese waffles at home, you can customize the cheese blend to your liking, whether it's sharp cheddar cheese, creamy mozzarella, or a mix of your favorites. You can use vegan cheese as well.

SERVE SAVORY WAFFLES FOR DINNER (OR ANY MEAL)

Who knew cheese and waffles would make such a delicious pairing? But they do! The cheese waffle snack is addictive as-is.

But where’s the fun in that, right?

So, here are my ideas for savory waffles toppings, especially if you want to make a whole meal out of them:

Crispy bacon
Some grilled veggies
Add a sunny-side-up egg.
For me, a simple tomato salad worked the best.
Or chicken nuggets, perhaps if you’re making the savory waffles for kids.

Top them with a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet-savory twist that will leave your taste buds dancing. And, oh, do try making a grilled cheese sandwich with them. It's superb!

CHECK OUT THESE SAVORY WAFFLE IDEAS

Sourdough Waffles

Beetroot Waffles

Sweet Potato Waffles

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these cheese waffles as much as we do!