Western
Simple Waffle with Vanilla Sugar
Quick waffles made from pancake mix, enhanced with vanilla sugar. A sweet and easy breakfast or snack.
About this recipe
Simple Waffle with Vanilla Sugar is a western breakfast for 2 that comes together with no stove at all — just prep, toss and serve. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 egg
- as per pancake mix instructions water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp sugar
- for greasing waffle maker vegetable oil
Equipment
Method
- 1
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
~2 min
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, egg, water (follow package directions for liquid amount), vanilla, and sugar until just combined. Do not overmix.
~5 min
- 3
Lightly grease the waffle maker with vegetable oil.
~1 min
- 4
Pour the batter onto the hot waffle maker, filling it to about 3/4 full. Close the lid.
~1 min
- 5
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through. Cooking time may vary by waffle maker.
~5 min
- 6
Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter.
~1 min
Cook's notes
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Best eaten fresh. If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and only toss just before serving so it stays crisp — store the parts in the fridge for up to a day.
Frequently asked
How long does Simple Waffle with Vanilla Sugar take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: waffle maker. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
Can I make Simple Waffle with Vanilla Sugar ahead of time? +
Best eaten fresh. If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and only toss just before serving so it stays crisp — store the parts in the fridge for up to a day.
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