Wonuts, s’moreffles, fritafelles— your waffle iron is the key to all kinds of wonderful. Let’s not beat around the brunch: Waffles are God’s gift to carb lovers everywhere.

So take out the stepstool and pull your waffle maker down from the top shelf. Here are some great waffle iron recipes to prove it deserves a permanent place on your countertop.

Waffle Maker Recipe: APPLE PIE

See ya, crust.

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Waffle Maker Recipe: CHURROS

A Spanish breakfast fit for dessert.

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Waffle Maker Recipe: BACON

Less mess. (Plus, the next thing you cook in there will totally taste like bacon.)

Waffle Iron Recipe: PRETZELS

?Bring on the Grey Poupon.

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DEEP-DISH PIZZA

Make dough the night before, then assemble in five minutes for a dinner that feeds five.

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HASH BROWNS

One less dirty pan.

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GRILLED CHEESE

In case you needed an excuse to call grilled cheese fancy.

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FRITATTA

Fritaffles are the new Cronuts.

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S’MORES

Campfire stories welcome.

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BROWNIES

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. (We’ll understand if you want to eat these somewhere private.)

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Waffle Iron Recipe: QUESADILLA

Just add avocado.

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Waffle Maker Recipe: FRENCH TOAST

Almost as good as Dad’s.

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APPLES

For all the health nuts out there: Homemade apple chips that take only one minute.

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90-SECOND COOKIES

Hey, you just ate an apple, right?

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Waffle Iron Recipe: CORN BREAD

Jalapeos take this Southern side up a notch.

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MAC AND CHEESE

Your kid’s new favorite dinner.

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BANANA BREAD

Breadmaker, schmedmaker.

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DOUGHNUT CHIPS

The cinnamon-sugar-to-bite ratio is really outstanding.

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CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

The greatest union since Harry met Sally.

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OMELETTE WAFFLE

Totally OK to douse this guy in syrup.

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