Dash Mini Maker Gift Set

There are few items on Amazon for under $10 that are as fantastic as this mini waffle maker. My Wife and I absolutely love it, as does our Little Girl. And what's not to love about it? It makes perfect Eggo-sized waffles, in record time. I do have a few quick suggestions for anyone that's interested in getting it, as well as one terrific hack for using this waffle maker that will be a real game-changer for breakfast and desserts. First off, how to use it....We use Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix, although just about any waffle or pancake mix will do. We recently got a KPKitchen batter dispenser for pancakes and waffles, which makes it easier to get just the right amount of batter into the waffle iron each and every time.WHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BATTER DISPENSER?Quick pro tip I can offer you. Don't have a fancy measured batter dispenser? Next time you finish off a bottle of ketchup, mustard, squeeze jelly, etc, don't throw away the container. Wash it well. Then when you have your pancake or waffle batter mixed, just remove the top to the squeeze bottle, and pour the batter in. Pop the top back on. And now you've got an easy-squeeze bottle that lets you perfectly pour batter info waffle makers or on a frying pan. Best of all, you don't have to use all of the batter at once. When you're done making waffles, just close the cap, and stick the bottle in the fridge. It will usually stay good for 2-4 days, just don't leave it at room temp for more than two hours at a time.BACK TO MAKING THE WAFFLES....The easiest way to "grease" the waffle maker is to simply do a quick spray of Pam on each hot plate before you start making them. If you want waffles that are soft on the outside, spray between each waffle made. If you like a golden brown, slightly crispy/crunchy texture to your waffles, you only need to use the cooking spray once. Stick to using silicone and similar spatulas (avoid using metal utensils) to remove the waffle when it's finished. What's terrific about the size of this waffle maker is that if you have a leftover waffle or two after eating, you can simply stick them in the fridge or freezer for later, and pop them into your toaster (something you can't do with regular-sized waffle makers). Okay, now to the really cool part....You can make the most amazing waffles with this thing using just canned cinnamon rolls. Without everyone having to wait forever for cinnamon rolls to be baked in the oven. Get a can of the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing. Now you can use the icing as-is, but you can make it "pourable" by adding a few ingredients. Just whisk/stir the included cream cheese icing with a cup of powdered sugar, three tablespoons of milk, and a teaspoon of vanilla. Once it's smooth, set it aside. When the waffle maker is hot and ready, stick one cinnamon roll directly in the center of it, and close the top firmly. What's going to happen is that it will slowly rise, the top will slowly move up as well. Grab the "handle" for the top and firmly press it down a second time. What this does is not only flatten the roll to completely fit the circle of the waffle iron, but ensures that it stays flat and baked through. You can eyeball and it and tell when it's made to your liking, I've found that it takes just slightly longer to make a cinnamon roll waffle than a regular waffle made with batter. Before each waffle is served, drizzle your cream cheese glaze over it. Not only do you have an amazing waffle with a taste like none other, but you don't need any type of pancake or waffle batter on hand. I experimented and also made Pillsbury orange rolls with orange icing, they were fantastic. Just remember, the key to making perfectly round cinnamon roll waffles is to close the lid not once, but a second time as the roll starts to rise in your waffle maker.There are plenty of things you can buy for ten bucks. But instead of spending ten bucks on fast food, or two iced coffees, invest it something that you'll actually use often. And when you order one of these, you'll definitely use it often. Breakfast waffles. Piping hot cinnamon roll waffles topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Fried chicken and waffle sandwiches. Your only limit is your imagination. You can do what I did, read plenty of reviews, and then decide to order it. Or you could just see for yourself how great it works, it's only $10. Go ahead and add it to your shopping cart, you'll be glad you did.

Adorable and fun, this little waffle maker is so cute and easy to use. I was interested in trying "chaffle" (cheese waffle) recipes but so far I have only used Kodiak mix (with an egg and water) and I used bacon grease and a silicone brush to brush it on the waffle iron. I've seen videos where people use cooking spray but the instructions advise against it because it can be hard to clean off after awhile. It advises brushing on an oil. About 2-3 Tablespoons of batter depending on how thick it is, they only take about 4-5 minutes to cook, don't worry too much about burning them, you can peek and give it another minute if you need to, but the little thing stays so well regulated with heat it really shouldn't be a problem. I was nervous about that, but after it stops steaming it's about done. I picked up some silicone tongs to remove the waffles to make sure I don't scratch it but the waffles so far have lifted out perfectly, I may not have needed the tongs (but they are cute and match😉) I have made 16 so far. You could definitely fit the waffle in a toaster if you wanted to make a batch to reheat. I don't mind making them one at a time and I just love the size, easy to store, especially if you're anything like me and have a small space. Would definitely recommend.

A visiting friend brought one to make breakfast, and my first thought was: "What a silly little waffle maker? Why would you want one of those?" He was right and I was wrong.The beauty of this little marvel is that it cooks fast and consistent, and is so small transport and storage are trivial.Want a small breakfast? Make one waffle. A little more hungry? Make two. Feeling like porky pig today? Make 3. Before you can get done eating the first one, the second one is ready, etc. Cleans up easy; stores easy; is durable and cheap. I bought one for $9 and had to have made hundreds and hundreds of waffles over the course of 3 years. Eventually its stick-free surface had worn, off .. so I threw it in the garbage and bought a new one for $9. I predict you'll love this waffle maker as much as me.

I was watching youtube and I saw someone make cinnamon roll waffles with one of these. I'm very fond of cinnamon rolls (thus diabetes) and despite my doctor telling me, "no more rolls fatty" I was hungry and immediately ordered one of these. I, however, have yet to remember to purchase the cinnamon roll things in a can and thus have not used this. I do smile when I open the cupboard and see it, dreaming of the day when I can have cinnamon roll waffles. Good news though, since I can't remember stuff much anymore my blood sugar is doing nicely. No worries though, imma get my junk together soon and buy the death in a can stuff to enjoy.

Bought this back in March, but only used it for the first time this week. The first waffle we made was simply to get out any off-gassing (since the waffle iron was really smelling when we first heated it up, and other reviewers said that there was an issue). After that, waffles were darn near perfect! You have to make the waffles according to the mix directions (I used Kodiak Protein Waffles, both buttermilk and chocolate), carefully spread oil all over the surface of the waffle iron using a silicon brush, and carefully distribute just a small amount of batter. Close the waffle maker and wait for the light to go out, then it's done. Really.Yes, the waffles are small, but it's a mini-waffle maker, what do you expect? We got the Peeps one, and you can fill in the bunny with one type of batter and the rest of the waffle with another. It looks really cool! Even if you don't do that, the bunny in the middle is quite visible, and not the huge indent I was afraid it was going to be--it actually just has an indented outline and eyes.