<p>"I don't like waffles," said no dessert lover ever. People worldwide enjoy and look forward to eating all things sweet and sugary more than they do savoury food.</p>.<p>However, waffles are a versatile food item that tastes great, whether sweet or savoury.</p>.<p>"We should treat waffles like crispy bread. Everything—from veggies and grilled chicken to fried eggs and bacon—goes with it," said Chef Sneha Upadhaya, a popular home chef and Instagrammer with more than 154k followers.</p>.<p>If you've been planning to get experimental in the kitchen, here six are non-sweet ways to make and eat these fluffy yet crispy dishes.</p>.<p><strong>Waffle sandwich</strong></p>.<p>Grilled vegetables and cheese with waffles make for a divine, delicious formula, said Chef Upadhaya.</p>.<p>"Bake the waffles until crisp, add cheese sauce, and top it with grilled vegetables." You may also replace vegetables with eggs for a sandwich that's rich in taste and protein.</p>.<p><strong>Waffle pizza</strong></p>.<p>Whether it's a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian one, pizzas have their own fan base. Replacing your regular round base with a chequered waffle adds a new kick to your pizza, makes it fluffier, and elevates its taste and look. Chef Upadhaya recommends adding marinara sauce, cheese, and vegetables to the waffle and then baking it.</p>.<p><strong>Pesto waffles</strong></p>.<p>Pesto, made by coarse blending parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil leaves and crushed roasted garlic, is a terrific sauce and topping. One can fold the pesto into the waffle batter or use it as a layering dip or topping for the waffles. Chef Upadhaya recommends pesto waffles with strips of bacon, fried eggs, or roasted chicken served with vegetables.</p>.<p><strong>Mac 'n' cheese waffles</strong></p>.<p>Macaroni and cheese is a classic snack on its own, but when combined with waffles, it makes for a filling, wholesome meal.</p>.<p>Cook macaroni in a saucepan filled with milk and cheese until al dente. Top up your waffles with this gooey cheese-loaded mix and grate some cheddar cheese over it. Sprinkle chilli flakes and oregano before serving.</p>.<p><strong>Lebanese waffles</strong></p>.<p>Give your waffles a Lebanese twist. Make some turmeric hummus by using chickpeas, aquafaba, tahini, and turmeric and top your waffles with it. Sprinkle sesame seeds for a burst of taste. Cut some fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and beetroot into juliennes for the side.</p>.<p><strong>Fusion waffles</strong></p>.<p>If you're bored of the cheese and sauce-loaded waffles, Chef Upadhaya has an out-of-the-box concoction for you. "You should try waffles with some podi, ghee, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and urad dal (black gram)." Serve with tomato chutney.</p>
<p>"I don't like waffles," said no dessert lover ever. People worldwide enjoy and look forward to eating all things sweet and sugary more than they do savoury food.</p>.<p>However, waffles are a versatile food item that tastes great, whether sweet or savoury.</p>.<p>"We should treat waffles like crispy bread. Everything—from veggies and grilled chicken to fried eggs and bacon—goes with it," said Chef Sneha Upadhaya, a popular home chef and Instagrammer with more than 154k followers.</p>.<p>If you've been planning to get experimental in the kitchen, here six are non-sweet ways to make and eat these fluffy yet crispy dishes.</p>.<p><strong>Waffle sandwich</strong></p>.<p>Grilled vegetables and cheese with waffles make for a divine, delicious formula, said Chef Upadhaya.</p>.<p>"Bake the waffles until crisp, add cheese sauce, and top it with grilled vegetables." You may also replace vegetables with eggs for a sandwich that's rich in taste and protein.</p>.<p><strong>Waffle pizza</strong></p>.<p>Whether it's a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian one, pizzas have their own fan base. Replacing your regular round base with a chequered waffle adds a new kick to your pizza, makes it fluffier, and elevates its taste and look. Chef Upadhaya recommends adding marinara sauce, cheese, and vegetables to the waffle and then baking it.</p>.<p><strong>Pesto waffles</strong></p>.<p>Pesto, made by coarse blending parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil leaves and crushed roasted garlic, is a terrific sauce and topping. One can fold the pesto into the waffle batter or use it as a layering dip or topping for the waffles. Chef Upadhaya recommends pesto waffles with strips of bacon, fried eggs, or roasted chicken served with vegetables.</p>.<p><strong>Mac 'n' cheese waffles</strong></p>.<p>Macaroni and cheese is a classic snack on its own, but when combined with waffles, it makes for a filling, wholesome meal.</p>.<p>Cook macaroni in a saucepan filled with milk and cheese until al dente. Top up your waffles with this gooey cheese-loaded mix and grate some cheddar cheese over it. Sprinkle chilli flakes and oregano before serving.</p>.<p><strong>Lebanese waffles</strong></p>.<p>Give your waffles a Lebanese twist. Make some turmeric hummus by using chickpeas, aquafaba, tahini, and turmeric and top your waffles with it. Sprinkle sesame seeds for a burst of taste. Cut some fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and beetroot into juliennes for the side.</p>.<p><strong>Fusion waffles</strong></p>.<p>If you're bored of the cheese and sauce-loaded waffles, Chef Upadhaya has an out-of-the-box concoction for you. "You should try waffles with some podi, ghee, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and urad dal (black gram)." Serve with tomato chutney.</p>
