For the ultimate breakfast, lunch, or dinner, break out your box of Bisquick and make this Easy Bisquick Waffle Recipe!
Bisquick baking mix was launched in 1931 as a fast solution for biscuits. The original mix, which is still available today, contains flour, vegetable oil, cornstarch, sugar, dextrose, baking soda, and salt. It’s still used for fluffy biscuits, but many more recipes and uses have been added, such as the recipe we will talk about today—Bisquick waffles.
Bisquick is a pantry staple at my house. I use it to make dumplings, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, blueberry muffins, and more. With work, home life, and other activities, anything that is helpful in the kitchen and makes mealtimes go smoothly is a welcome addition.
Mixes are super helpful when you are in a hurry or don’t want to turn the kitchen upside down with various mixing bowls, measuring cups, and ingredients. Thanks to this Bisquick waffle recipe, you only need milk, an egg, and some vegetable oil to add to the baking mix. The result is warm waffles on everyone’s plates and a quick cleanup afterward.
Since the Bisquick baking mix contains sugar, the waffles have a sweet taste, and no additional sugar is needed. Also, Bisquick now offers a gluten-free baking mix, so you can make fluffy gluten-free waffles as well!
Are Bisquick Waffles Healthy?
Waffles, in general, aren’t the healthiest choice because of their lack of nutrients. However, you can add whatever you like for extra nutrition. For example, instead of topping your waffles with the traditional butter and syrup, opt for fresh fruit, or make a quick berry sauce by combining berries of your choice with water or fruit juice, bringing this to a boil until the berries have softened, and thickening it with a slurry if desired.
You can also alter the recipe to make vegan-friendly waffles by replacing the egg with mashed fruit. A quarter cup of mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce works just as well as an egg and adds great flavor. Skip the milk as well and use a plant-based milk instead.
Patience Yields The Best Results
Patience is a virtue we seldom express when feeling hungry. Still, there are a couple of steps in the recipe that require a little patience in order to achieve the best waffle results. First, make sure the iron is sizzling when you add the batter. A hot waffle iron is essential so the waffles crisp up on the outside and stay as fluffy as a cloud inside. After letting it heat up, drizzle a few drops of water onto the waffle plates of the iron. They should bubble up quickly and sizzle, then almost immediately disappear from the heat. When that happens, your waffle iron is ready.
Second, as the waffles cook, don’t be tempted to peek unnecessarily. The waffle iron will steam, and as long as you see steam, the waffles aren’t done. The moisture from the batter is still creating steam. When the steam stops, you can set the waffle free and indulge.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Cooled waffles can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze leftover waffles. Flash-freeze them in a single layer on a cookie sheet for 1 hour. Then, place them in a Ziploc bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat leftover waffles, heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the waffles on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until warm.
Serving Suggestions
Is there anything you can’t put on top of a waffle? Not really! I especially love drizzling them with Salted Caramel Sauce, but if you’re looking for a more wholesome option, try this Healthy Strawberry Chia Jam or this Homemade Pecan Butter and some sliced banana. My kids like their waffles for dinner with a Quinoa and Blueberry Salad on the side. The blueberries add so much sweetness, and the kids don’t realize what a healthy, well-rounded meal they are eating.
Of course, you can serve waffles the traditional way, with Scrambled Eggs and Bacon on the side. Or, how about a warm bowl of Low-Carb Keto Oatmeal with a side of waffles? Waffles also make the perfect weeknight dinner. You’ve heard of chicken and waffles, and now you can make this popular dish yourself at home! Try these Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders on top of a waffle with a good drizzle of maple syrup—heavenly!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Bisquick baking mix, milk, egg, and vegetable oil until just combined.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with nonstick spray or a little vegetable oil to ensure easy waffle removal.
- Pour enough batter into the center of the hot waffle iron to just cover the waffle grid.
- Close the lid and cook the waffles until golden brown and the steam has mostly stopped, about 5 minutes. Then, gently remove the waffles and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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