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Waring Pro WMK300 Belgian Waffle Maker Review

We don’t do a lot of big, fancy breakfasts at our house, but when we do, it’s nice to have the option of making something other than the usual pancakes and bacon. That’s where a waffle maker comes in handy.

I initially bought a waffle maker from Target, but I don’t remember the brand. It was a cheapy, and I ended up returning it after all my waffles stuck inside it, which of course ruined the entire batch. Even after trying to wash it up with dish soap and water, it still had batter caked inside it. Yuck!

Pros

I bought the Waring Pro waffle maker after using one at a Days Inn I was staying at while on vacation. Since I had the chance to test drive it before I bought it, I knew that it was simple to use and that the waffles popped right out when they were done. Easy and hassle-free…exactly what a busy 40-something woman needs!

The Waring Pro comes with a measuring cup, so you know exactly how much batter to use to make the perfect waffle. I pour the batter in a circular motion onto the grid and I use a spoon or rubber scraper to smooth and even it out. Works perfect every time.

Once the batter is in place, you clamp the griddle shut, flip it upside down and wait for the timer to beep. Then you flip the griddle upright, open it up, and – almost always – the waffle pops right out. If it doesn’t, it’s easy to coax out using a cooking utensil.

The waffle grid has a non-stick coating on it, so other than seasoning it per the instructions in the manual, there’s no need to use Pam to keep the waffles from sticking. Cleaning the grid is as simple as wiping it down with a damp cloth and it’s a done deal. For the most part, any mess that is made during the waffle making process tends to fall onto the drip pan located directly underneath the griddle. Because the drip pan is removable, it’s a snap to clean up by hand washing or tossing in the dishwasher.

The Waring Pro WMK300 has 6 different settings so that you can cook the waffle to be as light or as dark as you want. I’ve found that I prefer the number 4 or 5 setting to get my waffles crisp without being overdone.

I haven’t tried any of the recipes that came with the Waring Pro, because I found a Belgian waffle recipe online that my family absolutely loves. It makes exactly 6 Belgian waffles with the Waring Pro waffle maker. You can find the recipe here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/True-Belgian-Waffles

Cons

The Waring Pro waffle maker only makes one waffle at a time, so it can be a time consuming process if you are cooking for a crowd. For the most part, I never make more than 6 waffles at a time, and I keep them warm by placing them in a heated oven until they are all done.

Recommended? Yes

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