Waffle Bar Birthday Brunch Party Tutorial + Waffle Recipe Ideas (2024)

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In this birthday party tutorial, we're going to share our ideas for a fun waffle bar birthday party. Perfect for teens, young adults, BFF's, and even mom. Who wouldn't love hanging out with their besties and enjoying waffles.BONUS: Get our FREE Birthday Brunch Printables to make your brunch party perfect.

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How to Throw Your Own Waffle Bar Party

Let's Do Brunch is the theme for this fun + fresh Waffle Bar Birthday Brunch. Seriously, isn't brunch the perfect time for a fun birthday party?Plus, we've got three easy stress-free and delicious waffle recipes. Savory + Sweet + Savvy.

The inspiration for this fun birthday party tutorial? The Eggo Waffle Bar Truck Tour. The Eggo Waffle Bar Truck will be moving around the country. Head over to the EggoWaffleBar.com to find a truck near you and find even more delicious recipe inspiration with Eggo!

Our Birthday Brunch brings that fun concept home with Kellogg's Eggo Homestyle Waffles. We grabbed all of our ingredients and party decor in one place. It doesn't get much easier than this! (Or more delicious.)

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Make someone's day special! Here are some fun ways to throw a Waffle Bar Birthday Brunch:

  • Serve drinks in fun pitchers and containers. You can use vintage milk bottles, mason jars and more.
  • Fresh flowers are a must. There's something about a burst of color that just makes the room happier.
  • Repurpose items you already own. Cake platters are excellent for serving waffles. Jars and cups make excellent silverware holders.
  • Serve waffle toppings and ingredients for everyone. Mix and match and make it your own way.
  • Use eclectic elements to showcase your own style.
  • Make your own themed invitations, table place cards, Waffle Bar Menu, gift tags and more.

Or you can download our FREE PRINTABLES. Click the images below to download.

Invitations

Table Place Cards

Gift Tags

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For our Waffle Bar, we created 3 waffle recipes. The Savory, the Sweet, and the Savvy.

Waffle Bar Recipe: "The Savory"- Avocado + Sausage Waffle Tacos

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If all four of those items made your eyes light up, then this fun + savory waffle recipe is for you.

How to make waffle "taco" shells:

  1. Heat your oven to package directions.
  2. Microwave the waffles on defrost setting for about 30 - 45 seconds until they are flexible.
  3. Turn a muffin pan or mini loaf pan upside down.
  4. Gently fold the waffles in half and place them in the pan grooves.
  5. Bake for about 5 - 6 minutes until golden.

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How awesome are these? Top each waffle with a Banquet® Brown'N Serve™ Original Sausage link, your favorite shredded cheese, and our fast fresh avocado salsa.

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Avocado Sausage Waffle Tacos - Waffle Bar Birthday Brunch

Turn your waffles into a taco and top with savory sausage, shredded cheddar and a tasty fresh avocado salsa. Yum!

5 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8 tacos

Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut open avocado and remove pit. Score and slice the avocado flesh into cubes and scoop out into a medium sized bowl.

  • Chop the tomato and add to the bowl. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. Stir and season to taste and set aside.

  • Prepare sausage links to package directions.

  • Heat oven to waffle package directions. Defrost the frozen waffles for 30 - 45 seconds until soft and flexible. Invert a muffin pan or mini loaf pan. Fold the waffles into a taco shape and place in the pan grooves.

  • Bake the waffles according to package time directions.

  • To assemble each taco, place a link of sausage, top with cheese and the prepared avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 11.7mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 0.6mg

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Waffle Bar Recipe: "The Sweet" - Peanut Butter + Chocolate Waffle Ice Cream Sundaes

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Wait, we aren't supposed to eat ice cream for breakfast!! No worries, girl. This is a birthday brunch, and I can think of nothing better on a waffle bar than ice cream and all the toppings.

Everyone can make their own waffle ice cream sundae exactly how they want.

How we made our brunch sundaes:

  1. In a small bowl, place heated waffle pieces in the bottom.
  2. Top with a thick layer of peanut butter honey. (Get that quick recipe at the bottom of this post made with Peter Pan® Peanut Butter.)
  3. Enjoy scoops of Breyers® Natural Vanilla Ice Cream.
  4. Add a little happy with HERSHEY'S + unleash the joy with Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping.
  5. Serve with a few more waffle pieces and dig in.

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This smooth and creamy sundae with Breyers is the ultimate birthday treat. The ice cream is made with fresh cream, sugar + milk. And that bite of the ice cream, peanut butter, chocolate and waffle...happy birthday!!!

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Peanut Butter + Chocolate Waffle Ice Cream Sundaes

Yes, we are having Ice Cream for brunch. Smooth and creamy peanut butter combined with sweet honey, on a golden sweet waffle topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Calories

Ingredients

  • Eggo Homestyle Waffles
  • Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Honey
  • Breyer's Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
  • HERSHEYS Chocolate Syrup
  • Reddi-wip Dairy Whipped Topping

Instructions

  • Heat waffles to package directions.

  • Combine equal parts peanut butter + honey in a bowl until smooth.

  • Assemble sundaes by placing pieces of waffle in bottom of a serving dish. Top with peanut butter + honey mixture.

  • Top with scoops of ice cream.

  • Finish with chocolate syrup and whipped topping as desired.

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Waffle Bar Recipe: "The Savvy" - Pineapple + Coconut Waffle Skewers

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Remember, one of the keys to a successful Waffle Bar Birthday Brunch is making sure there's something for everyone. These yummy Pineapple + Coconut Waffle Skewers are a fresh + fun brunch snack for party guests looking for something a little lighter.

Wanna know how we made these skewers?

  1. Cut heated waffles into small triangles.
  2. On each skewer or pick, alternate waffle - pineapple - waffle - pineapple. (We used Dole® Canned Pineapple.)
  3. Dip the finished skewer into chilled Chobani® Vanilla GREEK Yogurt.
  4. Next dip into toasted coconut. (Get the how-to at the end of this post.)

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The healthy swap of Chobani® is awesome with the sweet pineapple and lightly toasted coconut flakes.

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Pineapple + Coconut Waffle Skewers

A breakfast or brunch recipe on the lighter side. Tender golden waffles with sweet pineapple, dipped into Greek yogurt and coated with lightly toasted organic coconut.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Calories

Ingredients

  • Unsweetened Organic Coconut Flakes
  • Eggo Homestyle Waffles
  • Dole Canned Pineapple Chunks drained
  • Chobani Vanilla GREEK Yogurt

Instructions

  • In a small non stick skillet, heat the unsweetened coconut flakes over medium low heat. Stir very frequently. Cook and stir for about 3 - 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  • Heat waffles according to package directions. Cut each waffle into small triangle shaped pieces.

  • On a small skewer or large pick, assemble the skewers in this order: waffle triangle - pineapple chunk - waffle triangle - pineapple chunk.

  • Dip one side of the skewers into the Greek yogurt. Then dip into the toasted coconut.

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FAQs

How to make a waffle bar for brunch? ›

Cut up fruit and toppings, put toppings in serving bowls. Place bowls of toppings on a table, add waffles right before serving. Assemble your waffle bar and enjoy. PIN HERE to add to your recipe box.

How to make waffles ahead of time for a party? ›

Can Waffles Be Made The Night Before? Yes! You can make homemade or mix waffles the night before. Keep them stored covered in the refrigerator and heat in the oven before serving.

What do you need for a waffle party? ›

Set up your waffle bar with a few mini and full size waffle makers and offer guests a number of ways to customize. Opt for a variety of syrups, jams, compotes, toppings and sides—from whipped cream and fresh fruit to bacon and eggs—so your guests can personalize their plates to their heart's content.

How do you keep waffles crispy for brunch? ›

Other Ways to Keep Waffles from Getting Soggy

Here are some other ways to keep the sogginess at bay: Place your waffles on a cooling rack in a low-heat oven (don't stack the waffles on top of each other). Throw your waffles in a toaster to refresh their crispiness. Make sure your waffle iron is very hot.

How do you keep waffles crispy for a party? ›

In the clip, Martha removes a cooked waffle from the iron and gently tosses it between her hands to let steam escape before setting it on top of another waffle on her plate, thereby preventing a soggy stack. “It helps make sure that the crispiness of those edges is retained,” she says.

Is it better to make waffle mix the night before? ›

Waffles are easy – same ingredients as pancakes, just different ratios so they're crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside. You can make this waffle recipe right now, though if you make the batter the night before they're even better!

Can I make waffles the day before? ›

Serve the waffles hot with sliced bananas, toasted coconut, maple syrup and creme fraiche and let everyone help themselves. Prepare the batter the night before. Cook the waffles up to 1 hour ahead and let sit on sheet pans at room temperature. Reheat for 10 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven, turning once.

What is the best combination for waffle? ›

Sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or peaches are popular choices that add a burst of sweetness and color to your waffles. Whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream is a classic waffle topping that adds a light and fluffy texture to your breakfast.

Are waffles good for brunch? ›

Waffles are particularly well-suited for a brunch board. It's easy to make a big batch ahead of time and you can load them up with so many different toppings, both savory and sweet!

What makes a good waffle? ›

Here are some tips:
  1. Strike while the iron's hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn't hot enough. ...
  2. Whip your whites. ...
  3. Opt for oil instead of butter. ...
  4. Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. ...
  5. Add cornstarch. ...
  6. Finish them in the oven.
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What do you serve on waffles? ›

All that's left is to decorate with toppings of your choice – we've suggested strawberries, maple syrup, ice cream, chocolate sauce or even bacon. If you don't have a waffle maker, try cooking the batter in an oiled griddle pan, flipping when the underside is golden and crisp.

What toppings go on a waffle bar? ›

Some great waffle bar ideas include offering sweet and savory toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, bacon, and cheese. It is also essential to have a selection of drinks, such as coffee and brunch co*cktails, to complement the waffles.

Can waffles be made ahead of time? ›

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.

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