I have a KA Pro waffle maker. The instructions (probably applies to yours too) state NOT to use non-stick spray because a residue will remain over time. I use recipes with a lot of fat in it to prevent sticking. Check out the cooking forum for recipes. -Gorilla

That was a lot of fun Bobby, thanks for finding it! Chocolate waffles with ice cream--yum! Alton was down on the square waffle irons, due to the heat distribution or something, but I like them for toasting. Yes, I know I can break up the other kind. I am very limited with my toaster. It is only big enough for toast made from a small piece of bread. Also the waffle irons I like, that seem to be the most heavy duty for the square waffles, are for the Belgian kind, which I think might not fit in my toaster. Here are the ones I'm thinking about getting: Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Iron Calaphon Belgian Waffle Maker Krups Waffle Chef Belgian Waffle Maker Cucina Pro 1452 Belgian 4 square waffle iron Those were the only ones I could find that seemed to have sufficient electric juice and heavy duty cast aluminum "irons" and also a non-stick finish that didn't wear off. Most of the cheap nonstick stuff I get wears off and I really don't like that, not to mention that the "non-stick" part pretty much becomes non existent at that point. I think they're all going to make too big of waffles though, but I can reheat them in the oven I guess. I'm not really ready to buy a new toaster, and I don't really have much room for one. I really love my retro one, but it is really not good for much else but toast. They do sell a non electric real iron one, but I dunno, sounds like a recipe for me to burn myself or melt something in the kitchen. Maybe someday when I get my dream woodburning stove and I can just shove it around any old where.

I cook blueberries with my waffles. It's nonstick but if a berrie bakes onto the grid it comes off with the batter from the next one. I spray mine before Imake the first waffle and have never had a problem wiping anything that remains with a damp cloth before I put it away. Try making the last waffle a plain one, that might grab some of the sticky fruit on the grids. Otherwise just add the fruit on top of the waffle after it's baked.

Thanks everyone. This is one dish I don't need to tell you that it is delicious, because everyone knows spuds fried in bacon fat is heavenly. The beauty of this method is that it's quick and easy. Fry your bacon and potatoes at the same time. Trailrunner, I am not sure this is more fat than potatoes done in butter and cream cheese. dcarch This post was edited by dcarch on Tue, May 21, 13 at 22:54