Chowhound cooks hash browns (among other things) with a waffle iron

by Marisa McClellan, Posted Jun 3rd 2008 @ 11:02AM

As someone who owns an unseemly number of waffle irons, I'm always looking for new ways to use this particular appliance, in order to better justify the fact that I possess so many. A few weeks ago, I discovered (thanks to the Kitchen Chick) that you can use a waffle iron to make French Toast (I haven't actually tried it yet, but it's on my list).

Chowhound has taken the concept of multi-tasking appliances a step further, using a waffle iron to cook up brownies, hash browns and breakfast muffins, as well as a slow cooker to make duck confit and a tender, fluffy soufflé.

What's your favorite appliance that you use in a way that is different from it's designed application?

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Tags: chowhound, Gadgets, multi-tasking appliances, Multi-taskingAppliances, slow cookers, SlowCookers, waffle iron, WaffleIron

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6-03-2008 @11:34AM Matt said... I've been using my waffle iron like one of those George Foreman grills for ever. Its a great way to cook burgers and hot dogs. I also use it for grilling sandwiches and pitas. I can't remember the last time I actually made waffles in it.
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6-03-2008 @11:41AM Colin said... I made some french toast in the waffle maker just the other day.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/colinandangie/2464888451/in/set-72157604233134212/

Some of the ideas in this article look great!
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6-03-2008 @12:02PM M scanlon said... The souffle in the slow cooker sounds brilliant. We'll be eating a meal of waffled hash browns and a slow chocolate souffle for dessert. : )
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6-03-2008 @2:58PM heather said... I have one of those "grilled cheese sandwich" makers that basically toasts the bread and leaves a huge pocket on both sides of the sandwich, and Ive made everything from "omelet" and "pizza" sandwiches to "calzone" and "quesadilla" sandwiches. It is perfect for taking leftover ingredients and making something delicious with.
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6-03-2008 @12:11PM Brandon said... Try the french toast, you won't regret it.
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6-03-2008 @3:34PM Lauren said... I tried the waffle iron when I was in a big hurry for some homemade bread once:

http://lloydandlauren.com/?p=1338

The final color wasn't great, but the taste was fine!
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6-03-2008 @4:08PM dartssnake said... HAHA!

This is gonna sound weird, but I have used a pressure cooker to completely soak wood chunks (Apple and Hickory), for use in my smoker. I was short on time and needed to start the smoking quickly. It worked beautifully! In fact, I use this method every time I use my smoker, as it completely saturates the wood, making it last much, much longer than normally soaked wood chunks.
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6-03-2008 @4:29PM Dartssnake said... HAHA!

I have used my Pressure Cooker to soak wood chunks for use in my smoker. It does a better job, faster than normal soaking and the wood lasts longer in the smoker, due to how much water is pushed into the fibers...you should see how heavy the wood becomes...
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6-03-2008 @4:39PM Dartssnake said... HAHA!

I have used my Pressure Cooker to soak wood chunks for use in my smoker. It does a better job, faster than normal soaking and the wood lasts longer in the smoker, due to how much water is pushed into the fibers...you should see how heavy the wood becomes...
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6-04-2008 @9:45AM Deah said... I used a chocolate cookie recipe that bakes in my waffle iron. Since they are chocolate, color is not an issue. Works really well and bakes fast.
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6-04-2008 @9:44AM Deah said... I have a chocolate cookie recipe that bakes in my waffle iron. Since it is chocolate, color isn't an issue.
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6-10-2008 @12:49PM purpleceline said... I tried the french toast, inspired by your post-- it turned out beautifully, and my boyfriend's been asking for it ever since. Here's a picture: http://purplesnack.blogspot.com/2008/05/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-waffles.html
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