Waffles – they’re not just for breakfast anymore. When he was looking ahead to 2021, Chef Tony Finnestad, executive chef at Hormel Foods, said the sky’s the limit when it comes to waffling. Almost anything can be thrown on a waffle iron, yielding a crispy exterior and hot, tender inside.

Corned Beef Hash Waffles
Easy MealsIngredients
1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Corned Beef Hash |
1 | egg |
½ | cup shredded cheddar cheese |
Non-stick cooking spray, as needed |
Directions
In bowl, combine hash, egg and cheese. Prepare waffle iron for medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Distribute hash mixture evenly into prepared waffle iron. Cook waffle 8 to 10 minutes or until crisped and browned or according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Peanut Butter Waffles
Easy MealsIngredients
4 | frozen waffles, toasted |
¼ | cup SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter |
banana, raspberries, or fruit of your choosing |
Directions
Spread waffles with peanut butter; top with fruit and remaining waffles.

Canadian Bacon and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches
Easy MealsIngredients
1 | (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits |
¼ | cup honey mustard |
2 | (6-ounce) packages HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Canadian bacon slices |
4 | ounces shredded Swiss cheese |
Directions
Heat waffle iron to medium heat. On lightly floured surface, roll biscuits to 4-inch circles.
Top 4 biscuits with 1 tablespoon honey mustard, 3 Canadian bacon slices and 1 ounce cheese. Top with remaining biscuits.
Pinch edges closed and place in heated waffle maker, one at a time. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until browned.

Barbeque Pork Rancheros Waffles
Easy MealsIngredients
1¼ | cups cornmeal mix |
¾ | cup buttermilk |
¼ | cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
3 | large eggs |
3 | tablespoons melted butter, divided |
2 | cups LLOYD’S® Seasoned & Shredded Pork in Original BBQ Sauce |
Garnish with cilantro leaves, pico de gallo, sour cream |
Directions
In medium bowl, combine cornmeal mix, buttermilk, cilantro and 1 egg until blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Heat waffle iron. Cook ½ batter in waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.
In small skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook remaining 2 eggs to desired degree of doneness.
Heat pork according to package directions.
Top waffles with barbecue pork and egg. Garnish with cilantro, pico de gallo and sour cream, if desired.
More Waffle Inspiration
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Smoked turkey and honey ham, maple aioli, swiss cheese, and raspberry jam between Belgian waffles sprinkled with powdered sugar.
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Bacon and chive waffle sliders with pecanwood smoked pork shoulder, pickles and maple syrup mayonnaise.
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Oven roasted turkey, a fried egg, grilled kale and Tillamook cheddar cheese served atop a gluten-free waffle with maple syrup.