Waffle Maker Pizza Recipe

This fun Waffle Maker Pizza Recipe is a quick and easy way to get your pizza fix, made with refrigerated biscuit dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni. The result is a golden-brown and crispy ‘piffle’ (pizza waffle!) with a soft, doughy inside and pockets of gooey, melted cheese. It’s the ultimate fast and easy snack for a movie night or a fun weeknight dinner, and this recipe makes individual pizzas in just minutes.

Waffle Maker Pizza Recipe Ingredients

• 1 (8-count) can refrigerated biscuit dough
• ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
• Cooking spray or oil, for the waffle iron
• Optional: Italian seasoning or garlic powder

How To Make Waffle Maker Pizza

1. Preheat the waffle iron: Turn on your electric waffle iron to a medium-high heat setting and allow it to preheat completely.
2. Prepare the dough: Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the 8 biscuits.
3. Assemble the first layer: Generously spray the hot waffle iron with cooking spray. Take one biscuit and place it in the center of the bottom plate. Flatten it slightly with your fingers.
4. Add the toppings: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto the biscuit, spreading it out but leaving a small border. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of mozzarella cheese and a few mini pepperoni slices.
5. Add the top layer and cook: Place a second biscuit directly on top of the fillings. Close the lid of the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is cooked through, golden-brown, and crispy.
6. Serve immediately: Carefully remove the finished pizza waffle from the iron with a fork or silicone spatula. Serve hot and repeat the process to make the remaining 3 pizza waffles.

Recipe Tips

• Use Canned Biscuit Dough: For the easiest and most reliable “crust,” refrigerated biscuit dough is the perfect choice. It’s already portioned and it puffs up beautifully in the waffle iron to create a soft, doughy interior.
• Don’t Overload the Toppings: Keep the layers of sauce, cheese, and toppings relatively light. Overloading the pizza waffle will cause the fillings to spill out and burn on the waffle iron, and it may prevent the dough from cooking through evenly.
• Use Small Toppings: Mini pepperoni slices are ideal for this recipe. If using other toppings like vegetables or sausage, make sure they are finely chopped so they fit neatly inside and allow the waffle iron to close properly.
• Grease the Iron Well: Between the dough and the melting cheese, sticking can be an issue. A generous coating of cooking spray or oil on both plates of the waffle iron before each pizza is essential for a clean release.

What To Serve Waffle Maker Pizza

These fun pizza waffles are a complete and satisfying snack on their own, but they are also great served with a side of extra marinara or pizza sauce for dipping. To turn it into a more balanced meal, pair a pizza waffle with a simple side salad tossed in a light vinaigrette.

How To Store Waffle Maker Pizza Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Allow any leftover pizza waffles to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: For longer storage, you can freeze the cooled pizza waffles. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. They can be reheated from frozen in a toaster oven or an air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crispy.

Waffle Maker Pizza Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 pizza waffle
• Calories: 360 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 14g

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use regular pizza dough instead of biscuit dough? Yes, you can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough. Take a small ball of dough (about the size of a golf ball), flatten it into a thin disc, and use it for the top and bottom layers. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure the dough cooks through.
• What other toppings can I use? You can customize these with any of your favorite pizza toppings, as long as they are small or finely chopped. Good options include cooked crumbled sausage, finely diced bell peppers, black olives, onions, or mushrooms.
• How do I clean my waffle iron if cheese spills and burns? The best way to clean up burnt cheese is to act while the iron is still warm (but unplugged and not dangerously hot). Use a damp paper towel or a silicone spatula to wipe away the melted cheese. For any stubborn, cooked-on bits, a soft-bristled brush can help dislodge them without scratching the non-stick surface.

Try More Recipes:

• Waffle Maker Quesadilla Recipe
• Waffle Pops Recipe
• Wafflemaker Hash Browns Recipe