Copycat Waffle House Waffles Recipe

This copycat Waffle House waffle recipe is amazing. It brings the iconic restaurant right into your own kitchen, and these homemade waffles are even better! Don't believe me? You will when you take a bite of these fluffy buttermilk waffles covered in your favorite maple syrup!

The Best Waffle House Waffles

Sunday mornings just hit different when I make these copycat Waffle House waffles. I mean, I think they're as good as the ones from the restaurant. And since Waffle Houses aren't everywhere, you can have the delicious one-of-a-kind waffles at home, thanks to my copycat recipe! 

These homemade waffles are insanely fluffy with a slightly crispy texture that's addictive. They're one of my favorite weekend breakfasts to make for my family, and I know yours will love them too! 

Now, the best part about these scratch made waffles is that they take only a short 30 minutes from cooking to serving. That's even less time than the wait for a table at the restaurant! 

Ingredients For Waffle House Waffles

I created this recipe with pretty much all pantry staples, so hopefully you'll have everything you need on hand!

Check out the ingredients for the waffles:

• 1  ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butte
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup buttermilk

How To Make Waffle House Waffles

Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set the dry ingredients aside. 

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well combined.

Then stir in the milk and buttermilk and keep whisking until combined and smooth.

Step 3: Combine the mixtures. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Make sure to mix gently with a rubber spatula and mix until the ingredients are just combined. 

Step 4: Add the batter to the waffle maker. Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Then add some butter to the iron and spoon about ½ cup of batter into the waffle iron.

Step 5: Cook the waffles. Cook the waffles for about 4-6 minutes or, according to the manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown and crispy.

Serve immediately topped with anything you want.

Expert Tips

• Don't skip the buttermilk! Buttermilk is easy enough to find in any grocery store, and it really makes a difference in the texture and flavor of these waffles.
• Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes if you want extra light and fluffy waffles.
• Don't over-mix your batter. If you over-mix it, you'll end up with dense waffles. Not the fluffy waffles we know and love from Waffle House.
• Use butter in the waffle maker instead of cooking spray. This is my secret tip for getting a delicious golden crust on the waffles.  
• Serve the waffles immediately with fresh fruit, maple syrup, and powdered sugar for an extra indulgent breakfast.

How To Store and Reheat Leftovers

You can store any leftover waffles in the fridge for a day or 2-3 days. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap and stick them in the fridge.

I love making a double batch and freezing the extra waffles. They are the perfect easy morning breakfast! Wrap any leftover waffles in parchment paper or plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

By far, the best way to reheat leftover waffles is in the toaster oven for a few minutes until they're nice and crispy. 

More Copycat Recipes To Try

• IHOP pancakes
• Denny's pancakes 
• Starbucks lemon loaf
• Jimmy Dean breakfast casserole
• Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole
• IHOP hash browns
• Wingstop corn recipe