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Waffle Maker Question

TeezNu — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 21:57:19 GMT

I want to get a waffle maker, that will do more than make waffles.....like, cook hash browns or cook the canned cinnamon rolls, or maybe even let you put a cake/cookie batter in it, etc.

Do you think it would matter if I got a Belgian waffle maker vs. just a regular waffle maker?

I'd appreciate any comments about your experience with this. Thanks for your input.

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Poodlepet2 — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:30:07 GMT

It sounds like the Cuisinart Griddler is what you're looking for. It has a reversible griddle/ grill plate configuration, and select models come with waffle plates. I get a lot of use from mine and the non-stick surface is holding up beautifully. All of the plates are dishwasher safe, but I hand wash mine.

Poodlepet2

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hopi — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:32:41 GMT

@TeezNu

Consider my self to be a pretty decent cook. Love waffles so I bought my son and his wife the double sided ProWaring from Q. Needless to say I never say my DIL use it and thought she just didn't like it.

Long story short, I used it to make Waffles for the kids and it was a hugh mess. The Waffles split in the middle sometimes stuff poured out the side. It was a disaster. Stuff was stuck everywhere. They tasted good but I cleaned that thing up and put it way back in her cabinet just where she had it.

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Poodlepet2 — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:34:25 GMT

I went back and re-read your message....I think George Foreman may have what you're looking for. I remember last year he came out with a machine that bakes, roasts and also had grilling/griddle/waffle plates.

Poodlepet2

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ECBG — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:38:34 GMT

Cinnamon buns need to be surrounded by warm air to cook because of the thickness. A wafflemaker or grill won't do that.

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soonersis — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:58:18 GMT

I have a round Chef's Choice waffle maker. I just used it the other day to make hash browns using tator tots. I defrosted 25 frozen tots then placed them in the waffle maker. Cooked maybe 10 minutes or so, I just checked it until it was the golden brown color I wanted. This made the best hash browns ever!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:19:44 GMT

My parents were waffle gourmets. Mom made her special, complicated waffle batter a couple times a week. They never had anything except a large Sunbeam waffle maker and used the stove to cook other things.

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Desertdi — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 02:40:08 GMT

"Frozen" works for me (especially after last summer's "cereal bug" problem............). No flour, sugar......nada......left in this house.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:01:15 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
I went back and re-read your message....I think George Foreman may have what you're looking for. I remember last year he came out with a machine that bakes, roasts and also had grilling/griddle/waffle plates.
Poodlepet2

I have the George Foreman grill with the changeable plates and love to use the waffle plates. I had never made waffles before in my life, but these come out great. I use a whole wheat waffle mix (forgot the brand). Does QVC still sell this GF grill?

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jaxs mom — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:18:50 GMT

@hopi wrote:
@TeezNu

Consider my self to be a pretty decent cook. Love waffles so I bought my son and his wife the double sided ProWaring from Q. Needless to say I never say my DIL use it and thought she just didn't like it.
Long story short, I used it to make Waffles for the kids and it was a hugh mess. The Waffles split in the middle sometimes stuff poured out the side. It was a disaster. Stuff was stuck everywhere. They tasted good but I cleaned that thing up and put it way back in her cabinet just where she had it.

The batter leaks out of the side if you put too much on the grids and the waffles split if you try and open the waffle maker before they are cooked. You should always just slowly try and open the waffle iron and if you feel any resistance then it's not ready yet. I don't have the waring pro one but it should have a light that comes on when the waffle is ready, which it judges by the temperature of the iron.

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Campion — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:08:03 GMT

Definitely the Griddler, but remember it DOESN'T make "Belgian" waffles, that are deeper. However, if you want to save space, it's awesome and actually, the flatter waffles are fun because you can fold them like tacos and use them with ice cream.

If you don't want to spend so much, Big Boss makes one that has the plates for waffles included, as well as five others including grill, donut, pancake, sandwich, omelet and you don't pay extra for the waffle plates.

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RedTop — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 14:15:45 GMT

I don't think it really matters what waffle iron you choose, it's just going to take a few practice runs to develop your style.

Yesterday on the Food Network show, The Kitchen, the hosts used waffle irons to make some very common foods. Sonny Anderson made cinnamon roll waffles from canned cinnamon rolls; Marcella made a western omelet in her waffle iron, and Jeff Mauro made potato cakes in his waffle iron. Everything was very simple and easy, with yet another way to use an appliance that spends too much time on a shelf unused.

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TeezNu — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:24:20 GMT

@RedTop

I saw that episode of The Kitchen, and that is exactly what prompted my question. I was really just wondering if I should get just a regular waffle iron, or the deeper Belgian waffle type to do those things. It probably won't matter. Thanks for your input!

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milkbone — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 19:24:09 GMT

https://www.google.com/search?as_q=&as_epq=waffle+iron+hacks&as_oq=&as_eq=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&lr=&cr=&as_qdr=all&as_sitesearch=&as_occt=any&safe=images&as_filetype=&as_rights=

google waffle iron hacks

see what waffle iron they are using

I am new to the waffle iron.

What I am reading is non sticking can be an issue.

I use the spray in a can

Me....my waffle iron came from the Salvation Army

5 dollars

My new 100 dollar waffle iron is still new in the box !

LOL

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Mothertrucker — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 19:55:38 GMT

@TeezNu..funny you say that- I have a waring Pro Belgian Waffle maker, (the kind that flips) and I saw that episode yesterday as well , and thought "I should go out and buy a cheap one" for those items they tried..

PS My son is a waffle expert/snob and he has the Waring Pro as well, but I relaly think a cheapie little walmart waffle iron is all that s needed for the stuff I saw on the that show...

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doxie1 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:17:04 GMT

I saw that episode and some of those looked really good. The omlette one and the potato one....

@RedTop

doxie

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ECBG — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:29:11 GMT

I always use a little spray-even on the nonstick. All thise little "nooks and cranies" created by the highs and lows, it's needed.