Easy Bisquick Belgian Waffles
A few simple additions to the classic Bisquick recipe make all the difference — extra baking powder for a fluffier interior, a touch more sugar for a crispy caramelized exterior, and vanilla extract for real flavor. Crispy outside, light and fluffy inside, and on the table in under 45 minutes.
Equipment
- Belgian Waffle Machine
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
- 2 eggs large
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat. Turn your oven to its lowest setting to keep finished waffles warm. Turn on your waffle iron to preheat — give it at least 5 minutes.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the Bisquick, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Add the wet ingredients. Add the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Some small lumps are fine — do not overmix.
- First waffle. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray or brush lightly with vegetable oil. Pour or scoop the batter onto the bottom surface according to your waffle maker's fill guidelines. Close the lid and cook until golden brown. Timing varies by machine — use your iron's indicator or check after 3-4 minutes.
- Keep warm. Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack on a baking sheet in the oven to stay warm and crispy while you finish the rest of the batch. Only re-spray the iron if waffles start sticking.
- Serve together. Once all the waffles are done, bring them out and serve while warm.
Notes
Topping Ideas
The beauty of a good Belgian waffle is that it works in just about any direction you want to take it:- Classic — salted butter and real maple syrup
- Fruit — fresh strawberries, blueberries, or a quick berry compote
- Savory — fried chicken on top is one of the great combinations in American food
- Dessert — vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts. The waffle cone was basically invented for this.