Ingredients
Pizza Waffle Batter
- 1 box Enjoy Life Pizza Crust Mix
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 3/4 cup warm water (100-105°F)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups non-dairy shredded cheese or real mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup pepperoni slices, quartered
- 3/4 cup Italian sausage crumbles
For Serving
- Pizza sauce for dipping (homemade or store-bought)
Homemade Quick Pizza Sauce (Optional)
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- garlic powder, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the Enjoy Life Pizza Crust Mix, olive oil, warm water (100-105°F), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix on low speed until ingredients come together well, then continue mixing on low for one minute to develop the dough.
- Add Cheese and Meat: Add the shredded non-dairy or mozzarella cheese along with the quartered pepperoni and Italian sausage crumbles to the dough. Mix on low just until the cheese and meats are evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron thoroughly and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pizza Waffles: Scoop the dough onto the preheated waffle iron. Use approximately 1/4 cup batter on each quarter section of the iron, totaling about 1 cup per batch. Spread the batter evenly. Close the waffle iron and cook until indicator signals doneness, then cook for one additional cycle to ensure thorough cooking without burning. Cooking times may vary by waffle iron, so watch closely.
- Remove and Serve: Carefully remove the cooked pizza waffles from the waffle iron. Serve hot with pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
- Prepare Quick Homemade Pizza Sauce (Optional): Stir together a small can of tomato sauce with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste until it reaches your preferred flavor. Use as a dipping sauce for the waffles.
Notes
- The pizza crust mix used is gluten-free, making these waffles suitable for those avoiding gluten.
- Adjust amount of water to achieve the desired dough consistency if needed.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your waffle iron’s size and heating capability.
- Use non-dairy cheese to keep the recipe dairy-free and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Homemade pizza sauce can be customized with additional spices or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free