# Comfort Food Waffle Breakfasts Iamafoodblog's Mac and Cheese Waffles are a Family Favorite By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-breakfast References: [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/mac-and-cheese-waffles/) Iamafoodblog reinvents a traditional waffle breakfast with its recipe for [mac and cheese waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-waffles). The meal draws inspiration from family-friendly comfort food and is made with dry macaroni, butter, flour, milk and a combination of salt and pepper ingredients. This mixture is blended with grated cheese of one's choice -- a combination of white and sharp cheddar ingredients is recommended. Iamafood blog's mac and cheese waffle breakfast is heart and delicious, marrying a classic waffle base with melted cheeses. Whether you're a fan of [grilled cheese sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cream-cheese-schmear) or [mac and cheese bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals), you're bound to love a breakfast that references traditional comfort food. The recipe is hearty and easy to recreate at home, taking simple ingredients and transforming them into something that is more artisanal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artisanal Comfort Food:** There is an opportunity to innovate and create artisanal versions of traditional comfort foods, like mac and cheese waffles. - **Cheesy Breakfasts:** There is potential to disrupt the breakfast industry by incorporating more cheesy dishes, such as mac and cheese waffles, into menus. - **Creative Waffle Variations:** Exploring creative waffle variations, such as mac and cheese waffles, can captivate consumers and offer new breakfast options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can embrace the trend of creating artisanal comfort foods, like mac and cheese waffles, to cater to consumer preferences. - **Breakfast Restaurants:** Breakfast restaurants have an opportunity to differentiate themselves and attract customers by offering inventive and cheesy dishes, such as mac and cheese waffles, on their menus. - **Waffle Making Equipment:** Manufacturers of waffle making equipment can capitalize on the demand for creative waffle variations, like mac and cheese waffles, by developing specialized tools and machines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Cheesy Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-waffle.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni Breakfast Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-mac-n-cheesy-wrap.md) - [Waffle-Made Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-waffle-tacos.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Southern Comfort Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-chicken-waffle.md) - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md) - [Savory Bubble Waffle Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-moon-coffee.md) - [All-Day Breakfast Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-all-day.md) - [Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choice-hotels-international.md)