Move over pancakes, because another breakfast staple is having its time to shine – and not just in the mornings! Enter… waffles.
The ultimate culinary canvas, waffles are the epitome of form with function – as the deep grid holes they are synonymous with can be topped, filled or drizzled with all manner of ingredients. And we aren't just talking sweet things… why not try crispy pork belly, melted brie, roast dinner toppings – and enjoy any time of day, even dinner! And the waffle base itself is even being reimagined – think sweet potato waffles, chaffles (cheese + waffles) or crispy rice waffles.
Plus there's everyone's favourite waffle combo – chicken and waffles. Cooks are getting playful with the formula, pairing the dish with gourmet riffs – think swavoury play (eg hot honey, a scoop of ice cream, why not!) and the addition of unexpected ingredients like ranch dressing, pickles or mozzarella. And of course, waffles don't just need to be topped, drizzled and filled – they can be used as carriers in creative twists and mashups.
And believe it or not, that's just the tip of the iceberg, as our report also delves into oversize sharing waffles, croffle (croissant-waffle) twists and more. Keen to find out more? Then check out our foodwatching Waffle trends roundup – live on the hub now!
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