Recipe: Waffle Week 2012 recipes from Rachel Ray Show (and 2011 Waffle Week recipes)

RACHAEL RAY SHOW WAFFLE WEEK 2012 - 5 RECIPES

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RED VELVET WAFFLES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING DRIZZLE AND RED BERRY SALAD
Source: Rachael Ray Show / Aired 2/13/12 - Recipe Video
Makes 8 waffles

1 box of red velvet cake mix
Nonstick cooking spray
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING DRIZZLE:
4 ounces cream cheese, one small block, softened
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup milk
FOR THE RED BERRY SALAD:
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup red raspberries
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon sugar

Preheat waffle maker to medium-high heat.

Prepare cake mix to package directions. Once waffle iron is hot, spray with cooking spray. Pour 2 cups (about half) of the cake batter into the waffle iron. Cook 5 minutes; carefully remove from the waffle maker.

For the cream cheese drizzle, cream together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt into a bowl. Slowly whisk in milk. Set aside.

Mix together all ingredients for the red berry salad in a small bowl.

Top each waffle with a heaping spoonful of red berry salad and a drizzle of cream cheese.

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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WAFFLES
Source: Rachael Ray Show / Aired 02/14/12 - Recipe Video
Makes 4 servings

"Warm waffles work as a charm with strawberries and whipped cream."

1 box pound cake mix
2 cups strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream

Pre-heat a waffle maker to medium.

Prepare the cake, according to the package directions. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook for 5 minutes; remove.

Serve the waffles topped with berries and whipped cream.

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MONTE CRISTO WAFFLE-WICHES
Source: Rachael Ray Show / Aired 02/15/12 - Recipe Video
Makes 4 servings

"Transform a classic French breakfast sandwich with a waffle iron. Great for lunch or supper with a light salad."

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
8 slices white or brioche bread
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 pound deli-sliced ham
1/4 pound deli-sliced turkey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Pre-heat a waffle iron to medium heat.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.

Brush the waffle maker with the melted butter. Build the sandwiches: one slice of bread, some cheese, a slice of ham, a slice of turkey, more cheese and another piece of bread. Turn the sandwiches in the batter and place in the waffle iron. Close the waffle iron and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve with an arugula salad alongside.

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CRISPY HASH BROWN WAFFLES
Source: Rachael Ray Show / Aired 02/15/12 - Recipe Video
Makes 4 servings

"Your waffle iron will produce perfect potato pancakes. Accent with applesauce."

3 potatoes, peeled and shredded
Salt
1/4 cup red onion, grated
1 egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon horseradish
Pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Pre-heat waffle maker to the highest heat.

Liberally salt potatoes and lay them out on a stack of paper towels to drain. Stack a few paper towels on top, press down and let sit for a few minutes.

While potatoes drain, whisk together the onion, egg, sour cream, horseradish and pepper in a large bowl. Add drained potatoes to bowl and fold until combined.

Brush hot waffle maker with melted butter. Evenly spread potato mixture around the waffle maker. Close and cook for 12 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and brown.

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JALAPENO POPPER CORN DOG WAFFLES
Source: Rachael Ray Show / Aired 02/17/12 - Recipe Video
Serves 8 corn dogs

"Waffles offer a new way to cook jalapeno popper corn dogs."

1 box cornbread mix, such as Jiffy brand
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sharp yellow cheddar cheese (about a handful)
4 hot dogs
8 skewers
Nonstick cooking spray

Set a waffle iron to medium-high heat.

In a medium bowl, make cornbread mix according to package directions. Stir in jalape os, black pepper, salt, cream cheese and cheddar. Set aside.

Cut each hot dog in half. Fit a skewer into the dog to make a hot dog on a stick. Spray waffle maker with cooking spray.

Place the all the hot dogs on the waffle iron, two dogs per waffle square, with the skewers sticking out of the waffle iron. Let the hot dogs "grill" for just a few minutes until warm. Evenly pour the cornbread batter over the hot dogs. Close the waffle maker and cook 5 minutes.

Remove waffles from the waffle iron and cut in half for one waffle corn dog on a stick.

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LINKS TO RACHAEL RAY SHOW WAFFLE WEEK 2011:

The Brownie Waffle

Cinnamon Apple Muffin Waffles

Wa-Zone (Waffle Calzones)

Buttermilk Biscuit Waffles

Grilled Cheese and Ham Waffles

Focaccia Waffles

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