We’ve gone jaffle nuts at the Families Magazine office – what’s your number one choice for jaffle fillings?
Jaffle fillings – the question that stopped a nation
Well, close enough.
For when the weather gets that little bit cooler. For when the tracky-dacks start coming out of the cupboard. For when (let’s be honest) you really can’t be bothered trying that hard. There’s just one phrase on everyone’s lips here at the office… jaffle fillings!
We asked our amazing Facebook community what they thought the BEST jaffle fillings were and here’s what they said…
Traditional Jaffle Fillings
These hearty meals will satisfy even the hungriest jaffle fan!
- Leftover roast meat with cheese
- Leftover roast meat with gravy
- Left-over spag bol and cheese
- Braised steak and onion (with or without cheese)
- Roast veggies with grated cheese
- Burrito or taco fillings with cheese
- Slow-cooked meat with cheese
- Mashed potato and gravy
Sandwich-y Jaffle Fillings
Looking for a lighter jaffle? A jaffle on the go? To get you out of a jaffle snaffle? (Stop it, Lou)
- Ham, cheese and a scrape of vegemite
- Ham, cheese, tomato, savoury mince and cheese
- Ham, cheese and pineapple
- Chicken, mayonnaise, salt and pepper
- Tuna, cheese and mayonnaise
- Ham, cheese, tomato and avocado
- Hot salami, onion, tomato and cheese
- Chicken, pineapple and cheese
- Chicken, cheese, avocado and mayo
- Ham, cheese and BBQ sauce
- Creamed corn and cheese
- Onion, cheese and tomato sauce
- Honey
- Salmon, cheese and pickled onions
- Vegemite and cheese
- Boiled egg and vegemite
- Chicken, cheese and sweet chilli sauce
- Anchovies and salami
- Peanut butter and cheese
- Avocado and cheese
The campfire classic jaffle fillings
There’s something so Aussie about these ones!
- Baked beans and cheese
- Tinned spaghetti
- Waffles over the camp fire (amazing suggestion!)
The artisan jaffle fillings
You could open a trendy café with these bad boys! Some of these suggestions are amazing, deluxe dessert options! Who knew?!
- Puff pastry cut in half and laid across the length of the jaffle maker. Mash one tablespoon of banana (or similar) across each side. Top with Nutella. Put on the second layer of puff pastry.
- Canned peaches and sugar
- Puff pastry with stewed APPLEs, sugar and cinnamon (THIS IS AN APPLE PIE JAFFLE FILLING oh my goodness!)
- Ham off the bone, tomato relish, sliced tomato and triple cheese.
16 more jaffle ideas
If the above ideas weren’t enough, how about these mouth watering ideas below?
Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese
The Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese combines crispy bacon, thinly sliced apples, honey, and melted mozzarella and Havarti cheeses between buttery, herb-seasoned slices of thick crusty bread. This quick and easy sandwich, ready in about 20 minutes, delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors perfect for lunch or dinner.
Corned Beef Grilled Cheese
The Corned Beef Grilled Cheese Recipe from Drugstore Divas offers a creative twist on the classic grilled cheese. It pairs thinly sliced deli corned beef with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and rye bread.
Potato Masala Sandwich
The Potato Masala Sandwich is a simple, flavourful recipe made with spiced mashed potatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and coriander, sandwiched between slices of bread and toasted to a crisp. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, it pairs well with ketchup or chutney for added taste.
Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese
The Kimchi Grilled Cheese combines the tangy, spicy flavour of kimchi with melted cheese between slices of buttered bread, grilled to golden perfection. This quick and easy sandwich is perfect for a fusion twist on a classic comfort food.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe creates a crispy, golden sandwich with gooey melted cheese in minutes, using less butter than traditional methods. Ideal for a quick meal or snack, the air fryer ensures evenly toasted bread and perfectly melted cheese every time.
Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Pesto Grilled Cheese features layers of gooey melted cheese, fresh basil pesto, and ripe tomato slices sandwiched between crusty, buttered bread and grilled until golden. This easy and delicious recipe adds a flavourful twist to a classic comfort food.
Welsh Rarebit (Classic Cheese on Toast Recipe)
Welsh Rarebit is a savoury dish made with a rich cheese sauce, flavoured with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, spread over toast and broiled until bubbly and golden. This classic comfort food is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
The Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese combines shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with melted cheese, sandwiched between buttered bread and grilled until crispy and golden. This flavour-packed recipe offers a deliciously spicy twist on a classic grilled cheese.
Fish Finger Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
The Fish Finger Sandwich features crispy breaded fish fingers layered with tangy tartare sauce, fresh lettuce, and optional sliced gherkins, all served in soft white bread or a roll. This nostalgic and satisfying sandwich is quick to prepare, perfect for a comforting lunch or snack.
Reuben Sandwich with Thousand Island Dressing
The Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich layers tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing between slices of rye bread, which is then grilled until golden and melty. This classic, flavourful sandwich is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Brisket Grilled Cheese
The Brisket Grilled Cheese features slow-cooked, tender brisket combined with melty cheese, all sandwiched between slices of buttered bread and grilled to crispy perfection. This indulgent sandwich is a comforting, flavourful twist on the traditional grilled cheese.
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños between buttery bread, grilled until golden and melty. This sandwich delivers a bold, flavourful kick, perfect for adding some heat to a classic comfort food.
Braaibroodjies – BBQ Grilled cheese sandwiches
This South African recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich, also known as braaibroodjie, uses white bread, cheese, tomato, onion, and apricot jam. The ingredients are spread on the bread, the sandwich is grilled on a barbecue, and it is traditionally served as a side dish.
Sliced Egg Sandwich Recipe (Step by Step) | Boiled Egg Sandwich
This is a recipe for a boiled egg sandwich. It uses simple ingredients that are usually on hand. The sandwich is made by grilling bread slices that have mayonnaise, egg slices, salt, pepper, onion, and coriander spread on them.
Mushroom Spinach Sandwich
he Mushroom Spinach Sandwich features sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and cheese seasoned with garlic and herbs, sandwiched between buttered bread and grilled until crispy and golden. This nutritious and delicious sandwich is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light lunch.
Indian Masala Sandwich
The Indian Masala Sandwich is made with a spiced potato filling, flavoured with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and green chillies, layered between buttered bread slices and toasted until golden. This vegetarian sandwich offers a delicious blend of Indian spices, perfect for a flavourful snack or light meal.
Jaffle fillings – so many to choose from
I’m just going to type the rest of this quite quickly because I’m so inspired by this list that I’m half in the car to go and get some ingredients. Did we miss any? Are your favourite jaffle fillings represented? Speak up! Tell us your ideas in the comments!
What about these snacks that won’t ruin dinner?
We call these toasted sandwiches.
A true jaffle is round, and definitely not divided in two. (Later square ones are acceptable). The bread MUST overlap the edges. (Any pieces cut off are delicious, especially if they have some of the filling attached, and b) they are from a previously used jaffle iron and are slighty warm and cooked.)
Traditional filling is ANY good leftovers. Can be made at home on a gas stove, or on a BBQ or camp fire. The edges must be very, very crunchy and the insides almost to hot too eat. There is a real art in filling them so that they are REALLY full, without their guts exploding when you cook them, and messing up the stove.
Otherwise my first (at home, many many years ago) were vegemite, cheese, plus whatever I could find in Mum’s fridge!