Waffle Irons

    Hundreds of waffles cannot lie: These machines are top-of-the-morning performers.
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    waffle irons

    1) Proctor-Silex 26500 Morning Baker Belgian Waffle Iron
    $23, proctorsilex.com
    UPSIDE Audible alert; stores upright; inexpensive.
    DOWNSIDE Difficult to clean; single setting.

    2) T-Fal Avante Sandwich & Waffle Maker
    $30, target.com for stores
    UPSIDE Removable, dishwasher-safe plates; stores upright.
    DOWNSIDE Single setting.

    3) Black & Decker Grill & Wafflebaker G48TD
    $40, walmart.com
    UPSIDE Makes four waffles at a time; removable, dishwasher-safe plates.
    DOWNSIDE Rickety construction.

    4) Cuisinart WAF6 6-Slice Traditional Waffle Iron
    $80, macys.com
    UPSIDE Makes six waffles at a time; audible alert.
    DOWNSIDE Difficult to clean; expensive.

    5) VillaWare Reversible Belgian & Heart Waffler
    $100, williams-sonoma.com
    UPSIDE Audible alert; removable, dishwasher-safe plates; deep spill trough.
    DOWNSIDE Expensive; releases excessive steam when opened (could be dangerous for kids).

    USE YOUR WAFFLE IRON TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

    Jalapeño-Cheddar Waffle Sticks

    *Prices and other details were accurate when we published this article in February 2007.