After testing countless waffle recipes, I can confidently say these 6-ingredient Bisquick waffles are some of the easiest and most reliable to make! Ready in just minutes, they come out light, fluffy, and perfectly crisp on the outside every time, making them a go-to breakfast any day of the week. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, this simple recipe consistently delivers waffles you’ll actually look forward to eating.
The age old question is team pancakes or team waffles? I'm team both for breakfast, especially when they are ready in less than 15 minutes and made with Bisquick!
Bisquick pancakes are classic, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a big pile of waffles topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit! This recipe is just the thing to make! They are light, crisp, and so easy to make!
These waffles are the perfect breakfast to serve before school, or as a treat on the weekends. No one will complain, I promise!
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- Why You'll Love Bisquick Waffles
- Ingredients to Gather
- How to Make Waffles With Pancake
- Substitutions and Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- How to Make This Waffle Recipe With Pancake Mix in Advance
- How to Store Bisquick Waffles
- What To Serve with Bisquick Waffles
- How to Store Bisquick Waffles
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Waffle Recipes
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Why You'll Love Bisquick Waffles
- This is an easy recipe! The original recipe on the back of the Bisquick box is a great easy Bisquick waffle recipe, but it needs some jazzing up! This is the perfect recipe!
- They are great for meal prep! Make a big batch of these Bisquick waffles and keep them in the refrigerator. Each morning reheat them and you'll have a delicious breakfast in no time!
- They are fast! These waffles are just as good as the ones you would get in a diner, except they are much cheaper and much faster to make!
Ingredients to Gather
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious homemade waffles!
- Bisquick. I always have Bisquick in my pantry whether it is store bought Bisquick or homemade Bisquick. You can make Bisquick cinnamon rolls, Bisquick zucchini casserole, and even funnel cake with pancake mix! You can use whole wheat baking mix too.
- Milk. Whole milk, 2%, or even skim milk will work here.
- Eggs. To keep the delicious waffles from falling apart. The eggs add fat and structure to the waffles.
- Oil. Oil is one of the big differences between waffles and pancakes. The oil helps give the waffles that beautiful crust when it comes out of the waffle iron.
- Vanilla Extract. For some added flavor to the waffle batter.
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Waffles With Pancake
Substitutions and Variations
Avocado oil, coconut oil, or canola oil are all good options to add to the waffle batter if you don't have vegetable oil.
Almond milk, soy milk, or your favorite nondairy milk will work in these crispy waffles. If you don't have any of those, water is a great option too.
Add mashed bananas or applesauce to the waffle batter to add a little more nutrition. I love mixing in fruits and veggies to my recipes to sneak it into my kid's diets.
Add some mix ins to the waffle batter. Chocolate chips, blueberries, even a swirl of peanut butter would all be delicious in this recipe. During the Fall, pureed pumpkin is a great option to make pumpkin waffles with pancake mix.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure add the waffle batter to a hot waffle iron, one that is fully preheated. This will make sure your waffles are nice and crisp.
- If your waffle maker does not have a light that lets your know when the waffles are done,it's time to take your waffles out of the waffle iron when steam starts coming out of the iron.
- Do not open the waffle maker once you close it. To get the crispy waffles, it's important that the waffles remain untouched until fully cooked.
- If you are making a lot of waffles, make them and place them on a wire rack after they are done cooking. Keep them in a preheated oven, low heat to keep them warm.
- Be very careful when taking the hot waffles out of the waffle iron.
How to Make This Waffle Recipe With Pancake Mix in Advance
- Making the batter ahead of time: To make the batter ahead of time, mix all the ingredients together and then place it in an airtight container. The batter can be kept in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. If the batter is too thick after being in the refrigerator, simply add a few tablespoons of milk to thin out the waffles.
- Making the Bisquick waffles ahead of time: The waffles can be kept in the refrigerator once they are cooled to room temperature.
How to Store Bisquick Waffles
Place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat the waffles, place the in the toaster oven in a single layer for 1-2 minutes until they are warm and crispy. You can also reheat them in the oven on a baking sheet for 5-8 minutes.
How To Freeze Bisquick Waffles
To freeze the waffles, allow the leftover waffles to cool to room temperature. Then wrap the waffles in plastic wrap and place them in a gallon zip-top freezer bag. They can be frozen for 3 months. To reheat, place the frozen waffles in the toaster oven. Toast them for 2 minutes or until completely thawed.
You can also reheat the Belgian waffles on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes at 300 degrees F. The air fryer would work to crisp up the waffles too!
What To Serve with Bisquick Waffles
- The classic! Maple syrup and butter.
- Fresh fruit like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries.
- With a homemade pancake syrup like blueberry pancake syrup.
- Make them savory! These fluffy waffles are perfect for dinner too! Top them with your favorite fried chicken, a little melted butter, and some maple syrup. Yum!
- Make them a dessert! Add a scoop of ice cream and top it with sprinkles, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.
How to Store Bisquick Waffles
Cooked Bisquick waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three to four days if you keep them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
For longer-term storage, allow the waffles to cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet for about an hour. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container, where they can stay fresh for up to two months.
When it’s time to enjoy them, you can reheat frozen waffles directly in a toaster for a crisp finish, or bake them in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes. Microwaving is also an option, though the waffles will be softer and less crispy. To make life easier and prevent waffles from sticking together in the freezer, place a piece of parchment paper between each waffle before storing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waffle mix has a little more sugar and a little more baking powder to get those really fluffy waffles. Both would work in making waffles though. They are very similar.
Sure! You would have to buy the gluten free Bisquick mix to make them gluten free.
There are a few reasons they might be dry. Make sure you do not overmix the batter. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter. Also, make sure your Bisquick is not expired. If it is expired, it won't rise as well as it should and will be dense and dry.
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Bisquick Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick Mix
- 1 ⅓ cups Milk Whole Milk or 2%
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Coconut oil or canola oil will work
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, oil, and sugar. Mix well.
- Preheat the waffle iron over medium heat.
- Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or brush it with melted butter.
- Using a ½ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter from the large bowl and pour batter into the center of hot waffle iron.
- Close the lid of the waffle iron and let the waffle cook until the waffle iron is done and the waffles are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Depending on the size of your waffle maker will depend on how many waffles you will get out of this batter.
- Make sure add the waffle batter to a hot waffle iron, one that is fully preheated. This will make sure your waffles are nice and crisp.
- If your waffle maker does not have a light that lets your know when the waffles are done, it's time to take your waffles out of the waffle iron when steam starts coming out of the iron.
- Do not open the waffle maker once you close it. To get the crispy waffles, it's important that the waffles remain untouched until fully cooked.
- If you are making a lot of waffles, make them and place them on a wire rack after they are done cooking. Keep them in a preheated oven, low heat to keep them warm.
- Be very careful when taking the hot waffles out of the waffle iron.
Melissa Chicchetti says
These came out great! The only thing I changed was adding handful of spinach and a dash of cacao for my toddler. Oh, and I only had Krusteaz brand mix. Then I used an immersion blender. They were so good my picky toddler asked for a second waffle. It made 18 single waffles in my Dash waffle maker. I plan on freezing most then popping in the toaster when needed. Thanks for sharing!
Lori Aldrich says
These were tasty. However, the first one that I made with 1/2 cup of batter, did not fill the iron. It came out lacy with air pockets everywhere. The second one I used a full cup. This overfilled it a little, but not enough to run out of the waffle iron.
Also, the instructions say to cook until steam starts. I think the poster meant stops steaming.