Pizza Waffles
on Sep 26, 2021, Updated Apr 28, 2025
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These pizza waffles are a bright orange fun meal that comes together in one bowl. They are freezer-friendly and great to pack for daycare/school lunches!
This recipe came together by mistake. I was attempting to make savory mini donuts but found myself adding cheese and marinara sauce to make pizza donuts. My boys loved the donuts so much so I figured that they could work in waffle form as well and I love the waffles even more! They are easy to stack and freeze and hold their shape much better! Top these waffles with melted cheese and serve with a side of marinara sauce for an extra special treat!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these pizza waffles:
- Milk: I use whole meal in this recipe, but dairy-free alternatives work here as well.
- Marinara Sauce: Use a good quality marinara sauce as it is the base of this recipe.
- Shredded Cheese: Mozzarella cheese is a good low-sodium option, but any shredded cheese works well.
- Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the waffles together.
- Baking Powder: Leavening agent to help the waffles rise.
- Flour: I used all-purpose flour, but whole wheat flour works here as well.
- Chopped Pepperoni Slices: Optional for added flavor.
Step By Step Instructions
- Add the milk, marinara sauce, cheese, and egg to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. I cooked the waffles for 3-4 minutes in a mini waffle maker.
- For an optional cheesy center, pour a thin layer of batter onto the waffle maker, sprinkle some extra mozzarella cheese on top, and top it with another thin layer of the batter. Make sure not to overfill the waffle maker with batter
Ingredient Substitutions
- Egg: For an egg-free version, substitute the egg with a flax egg by mixing one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water and letting it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to set and thicken.
- Cheese: You may replace the cheese with dairy-free shredded cheese.
- All-purpose flour: You may replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You may also replace it with oat flour, the texture will just be slightly different.
Storage Instructions
Once the waffles cool completely, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag with parchment paper-lined between each waffle for up to 2 months. Reheat waffles in a toaster for a few minutes for the best texture!
Recipe Notes
- The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only 3 – 4 minutes to fully cook.
- These waffles are soft-textured and perfect for babies. If you prefer something a little crispier, toast them for a couple of minutes.
- Depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking, you may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to make small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
- This batter can also be used to make pizza donuts!
- The color of your waffles will vary based on your pasta sauce. I love using Rao’s brand marinara sauce for these pizza waffles!
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Pizza Waffles
These pizza waffles are a bright orange fun meal that comes together in one bowl. They are freezer-friendly and great to pack for daycare/school lunches!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, plus more to add to center if desired
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chopped pepperoni slices, optional
Instructions
- Add the milk, marinara sauce, cheese, and egg to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt (if using) and stir until combined.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. I cooked the waffles for 5 to 6 minutes in a mini waffle maker.
- For an optional cheesy center, pour a thin layer of batter onto the waffle maker, sprinkle some extra mozzarella cheese on top and top it with another thin layer of the batter. Make sure not to overfill the waffle maker with bstter.
Notes
- The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only 3-4 minutes to fully cook.
- These waffles are soft-textured and perfect for babies. If you prefer something with a little crisper, toast them for a couple of minutes.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to make small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
- This batter can also be used to make pizza donuts!
- The color of your waffles will vary based on your pasta sauce. I love using Rao’s brand marinara sauce for these pizza waffles!
Nutrition
Calories: 85.37kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.03g, Protein: 4.19g, Fat: 2.63g, Saturated Fat: 1.26g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.29g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 38.38mg, Sodium: 138.49mg, Potassium: 86.47mg, Fiber: 0.52g, Sugar: 1.26g, Vitamin A: 158.18IU, Vitamin C: 0.86mg, Calcium: 62.21mg, Iron: 0.91mg
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Hi Lily! I just made these waffles, but i did not add cheese, rest the recipe i followed as it is. My kid does not like cheese. However my waffles were sticky as if undercooked from the inside. I tried cooking them longer, i also thinned the batter a little after cooking two, but the result was same, they tasted greattt though so i don’t know what went wrong. Should i try them with oat flour?
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear that they were sticky inside! What type of waffle maker did you use? If you find that they’re moist inside, you can try adding in a little more flour and that should help with consistency, or you can also try cooking the waffles for a few minutes longer. I hope that works out for next time!😊
Hi! I would love to try this but i don’t have a separate waffle maker, i have the 3 in 1 sandwich maker that has waffle and panini plates. Would it cook well in that?
Hi Amul! That would work but you may need to cook the waffles for a little longer in that waffle maker since the waffles will be larger in size. This batter takes a little longer to cook compared to traditional waffle batter😊
How do you make the pizza donuts you mention in the notes?? I want to try that next!
Hi Lyndsay! I used the dash brand mini donut maker to make them into mini donuts. You can also use a silicone donut mold and bake them at 350 F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean😊
So good! I wasn’t sure what to expect, since we’re more used to a sweet waffle, but these were great! I opted to layer in a little mozzarella cheese (highly recommended) and added extra Italian seasoning to the batter before cooking (the basics of basil, oregano, etc.). I cut them into strips and served with some sauce on the size for dipping. A simple, filling dinner. Thanks!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed them, Jenny! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!😊
So good! Toddler loved them!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoyed these waffles!😊
Really good recipe. My toddler never liked waffles but now he does! So that’s a win!! Also I added grated zucchini and used a mix of whole wheat flour and chickpea flour. Love it!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing your feedback and add-ins Simi!😊
Have you tried adding veggies to this? I was thinking sweet potato.
Hi Chantelle! You could definitely add some veggies into this! I’m not sure about sweet potato since the extra moisture might alter the batter, but something like chopped broccoli, carrots, or corn might be a good add in!
I have premixed batter, would you recommend just adding the egg and marinara?
Hi Sarah! I haven’t tried that out myself but it could possibly work, though premade mixes usually contain some added sugar and I’m not sure how the flavor profile would be since these are intended to be more of a savory waffle. I’d love to know how they turn out if you try it out!
OMG! Glad I found this site. This recipe was amazing. My 11 month old son thoroughly enjoyed these pizza waffles!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoyed these waffles! Thank you for sharing your great feedback!😊
These pizza waffles have been a FAVORITE since I found them on your Instagram. My 18 month old has them at least weekly! I batch cook them and freeze them. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoys these waffles! Thank you for sharing your great feedback, Kylee!😊