Video: If this doesn't convince you to buy a waffle iron, I don't know what will. Waffled mac and cheese replace bread for this bacon and fried chicken sandwich.

Waffles are a most welcome breakfast, but they must be crispy to be worth your time (and mouth). To ensure you are serving and eating the crispest and tastiest of waffles, you have to properly pre-heat your waffle iron, and you can't just rely on the indicator light.

Video: We've talked about the wonder of waffle iron cooking before, and even about making cookies in them, but this video walks you through actually making those waffle iron cookies from start to finish.

I'm a big fan of super crispy pizza crusts. Shredded hash browns provide that perfect base for a crispy, crunchy bottom of a breakfast or anytime pizza. All you need is a bag of frozen shredded hash browns and the almighty waffle maker.

Yes, you should try every kind of food in your waffle iron. This one's the simplest, though: Just stick some premade puff pastry in the waffle iron and see what happens.