Alternative Ways to Serve Waffles

Frozen waffles can be more than just a vehicle for butter and maple syrup. When used to make grilled cheese or panini-style sandwiches, they really are the greatest invention since sliced bread. Using your choice of fillings or any of those below, assemble a sandwich, then follow the directions.

• Bacon, avocado, and Cheddar
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Red onion, black olives, and Feta
• Egg, spinach, and Swiss cheese
• Smoked turkey, watercress, and Brie
• Butter, banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon
• Chocolate bars and marshmallows or Marshmallow Fluff

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Heat the sandwich, pressing occasionally and flipping once with a spatula, until the waffles turn crisp.

See Real Simple’s picks for The Best Frozen Waffles.