This recipe for Pizza Waffles is a fun and easy way to enjoy pizza. It features my Everyday Pizza Dough pressed in a hot waffle iron with toppings. With no pizza "crust," expect no leftovers on your plate.
This post first appeared on Sift & Simmer in June 2018. Updated May 2021.
When I received my waffle maker, one of the things I knew I wanted to make was a pizza waffle.
But naming this post was a little conundrum.
Was I gonna call it a waffled pizza or a pizza waffle?
In my mind, they are 2 different things.
What is a pizza waffle vs. a waffled pizza?
A waffled pizza is where you take an actual slice of traditional pizza and press it in a waffle maker, thereby giving it a massive crust and cheese smorgasbord.
A pizza waffle is where you take the pizza dough in its raw form, add the toppings and press it into the waffle maker.
Why this recipe works
This is a great way for my kids (and adults!) to enjoy pizza without getting too messy.
It's a super cool way to put a spin on your regular pizza dough.
It's got everything you love in a pizza: sauce, cheese, and dough in a neat little package.
And, if your kids (like mine) don't like pizza crust... well, there's no crust because of the way the pizza dough is waffled!
Ingredients you'll need
For these pizza waffles, you'll need:
- 1 batch Everyday Pizza Dough: or you can use any pizza dough you like
- tomato sauce/pasata: you can use pasta sauce, tomato sauce or tomato puree; add a little dried basil, oregano and garlic powder to amp up the flavour of the sauce
- mozzarella cheese: shredded
- pepperoni: sliced
- fresh basil: for garnish, optional
You can change up the toppings/fillings with whatever you like in your pizza waffles.
How to make it
How to make itMake a batch of my Everyday Pizza Dough.
Divide the dough in 8 equal pieces.
Each "pizza waffle" will get 2 pieces of dough, roughly 60g each.
Preheat the waffle iron to medium high heat.
Take 1 piece of dough and stretch it out to about 8" in diameter.
Either spray the waffle iron with a little vegetable oil, or you can brush the surface of the dough with oil.
Place the dough onto the waffle iron (oiled side down).
Add tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
Place the second dough (stretched to the same size) over the fillings.
Close the waffle maker and let it cook for about 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Remove the pizza waffle and let cool on a wire rack.
Repeat with the remainder.
FAQs & expert tips
How many waffles does this make?
It makes 4 large 8" waffles, which will serve 1 hungry adult.
Tip: With the waffle "ridges," you can break them into perfect portion sizes for the kids.
Can I add different fillings to the waffles?
Yes, you can change up the fillings and try a Hawaiian version with ham & pineapple, or whatever you like.
Can I bake them into buns?
Check out my recipe for homemade Pizza Pockets.
How to serve & store
Serve the pizza waffles while warm.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Alternatively, you can freeze the pizza waffles in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To reheat the pizza waffles, you can pop them in a toaster oven, in a conventional oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes, until crisp and hot.
You can microwave the waffles, however, they will lose their exterior crispness.
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Let me know if you try these Pizza Waffles and tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or comment/rating below!
Pizza Waffles
Equipment
- waffle maker
For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Everyday Pizza Dough
Filling:
- 125 ml tomato sauce
- 85 g mozzarella cheese shredded
- 48 pcs (135g) pepperoni sliced
- oil for greasing waffle iron/brushing on the dough
Garnish:
- basil optional
Instructions
- Remove pizza dough from refrigerator about 2 hours ahead of time (to let the dough come to room temperature), unless making fresh pizza dough.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium high heat.
- Divide pizza dough into 8 small pieces (first divide in half, and then each piece into quarters). Flatten out and shape into approximately 8" in diameter. (Keep in mind the dough will expand a little while cooking).
- Brush a little bit of oil on one side of the dough and place the oiled side down into the waffle maker. Or you can spray a little oil on the waffle iron.
- Working quickly, top with 2 tablespoon of tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sliced pepperoni.
- Place another mound of dough on top and brush the surface with oil before closing the waffle maker.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until crisp and bubbly.
- Remove and let cool on a cooling rack.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot with marinara sauce.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Stephanie Haly
I look forward to trying this recipe!
Regine Lopez
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe however it says that the pizza dough recipe is link in the body and I cannot seem to find it please help. Thanks
Michelle
Hi Regine, here's the link to the pizza dough: https://www.siftandsimmer.com/everyday-pizza-dough/
cyndy
What a clever idea! My kids had such fun making this and we definitely tried the Hawaiian style version. This would be cute for a kids party!
Beth
Waffles and pizza as a combination? Count me in! These were so easy and so delicious! The family loved this recipe and are begging for this again!
Michelle
Amazing, glad your family enjoyed, Beth! 🙂
Nart at Cooking with Nart
Wow, this is such a smart idea! Love your everyday pizza dough too. I'm so going to try this recipe this weekend!
Michelle
Enjoy! Thanks so much Nart! 🙂
Jac
These pizza waffles are incredibly inventive! my kids will adore these for movie night. Thanks so much 🙂
Michelle
Thanks Jac, they would be great addition for movie night! 🙂
Mairead
Such a creative recipe. My kids love pizza and waffles so this recipe will give them the best of both worlds. Thank you.
Michelle
Indeed, it's pizza and waffles is good combination together! Thanks Mairead!
maryanne
What a genius (and fun!) recipe idea! Can't wait to make this!
Michelle
Thanks Maryanne, hope you enjoy!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys
Such an innovative idea! Waffles would make an excellent pizza crust. 🙂
Michelle
Thank you Caleb! 🙂
Holly
Waffle maker comes very handy when you become creative with lots of food idea. How fun to make pizza in a waffle maker? I bet my kids would love to create their own pizza.
Laura
Michelle, this is so creative! My fam loves waffles! and pizza, of course. I love the way you made these and can't wait to give it a try!
Michelle
Thank you Laura, it's definitely a fun way to enjoy pizza! Minus cleaning up the cheese in the waffle maker 😉
David @ Spiced
What a fun idea! Robbie has really been enjoying helping us make pizza lately, and I think the idea of making pizza in the waffle maker would really blow his mind! And, yes, I agree with you that waffled pizza and pizza waffle are 2 different things - and while a waffled pizza sounds glorious, it also sounds like an epic mess to clean up!