Gingerbread Waffles Recipe (& How To Freeze Waffles) - Midwest Nice (2024)

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What is the best way to freeze homemade waffles? ›

Arrange the waffles on a baking sheet and freeze until hard, about two hours. Next, you can stack the pieces into a resealable plastic bag with each layer separated by either parchment or wax paper. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible before sealing. The waffles will keep in the freezer for several months.

Toast and serve: Place frozen waffles directly in toaster and cook until crisp and lightly browned outside. You can also toast them in an oven heated to 400°F, either on an oven-safe rack for 8 minutes, or on a baking sheet, flipping waffles over midway for even toasting.

All you need to do is use your oven. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. But here's the key: place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and put it on the middle rack.

After you make a batch of waffles, wrap them individually in aluminum foil. Then stick the whole batch in the freezer and you're all set for the week.

They harden and lose their taste over time. If you intend on using the waffles right away, refrigerating them is fine. Freeze them instead if you wish to keep them edible long-term. Throw the waffles away if you notice anything strange, such as mold growth.

Pop your waffles in an air fryer for a foolproof breakfast.

"Air fryers actually do a great job of making frozen waffles taste better," said Young. "Cover them with butter and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for five to seven minutes." Try using spray butter to coat every cranny of the waffle.

However, to keep them warm and crisp to serve all at once, place waffles in a single layer on a wire rack set inside a sheet pan. Place the pan in an oven set at 200 to 225°F.

To keep a cooked batch of waffles warm, place them in a low oven directly on the oven rack, or on a wire rack where the air can circulate—never on a sheet pan, where they'll trap that steam and go soggy on the bottom. Conventional wisdom says to set your oven to 200°F, but Marzalek-Kelly turns hers as high as 300°F.

If you're working ahead, cool the waffles and store in the fridge or freezer. When it's breakfast time you can reheat your waffles toaster oven, cut into dippable pieces, and serve with maple syrup on the side. A make-ahead breakfast your kids will love.

How to Reheat Frozen Pancakes and Waffles. To reheat, simply take out as many as you need and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. Loosely cover pancakes with foil so they don't dry out, but waffles will benefit from crisping up a little.

Are frozen waffles still good if left out overnight? ›

In most cases, you should be okay to eat waffles left out overnight; however, there are a few basic rules worth remembering.

Vacuum seal foods for longer term storage.

But they work just as well for frozen food storage: vacuum sealing removes all the extra air out of the bag, making it hands-down the best way to prevent freezer burn.

To freeze, make pancakes as directed by your recipe, and let it cool completely once they are cooked through. Layer pancakes between sheets of waxed paper in a freezer container or reusable freezer bag. Seal and freeze for up to 2 months.