One Unconventional Way To Reheat Pizza Might Get The Crispiest Crust

Imagine biting into a slice of leftover pizza that's just as crispy and delicious as the day it was delivered. Sounds great, but you're probably thinking you're more used to reheated slices that are soggy, lifeless, and nowhere near the flavor of the original. For true pizza connoisseurs, this is simply unacceptable.

Well, it's time to wake up and embrace the unconventional! Enter the waffle iron, your new secret weapon for reheating pizza. This iconic kitchen gadget, typically reserved for breakfast creations, can transform your less-than-satisfying slices into golden, crispy masterpieces in mere minutes. Say goodbye to microwave mush or toaster oven burns, and hello to a perfectly crisp pizza crust that rivals the original.

The key is in how you place the pizza in the waffle iron — and you need two slices to achieve the best results. Stacking the two slices of pizza with the cheese sides facing inward and the crusts facing down is crucial. This method allows the cheese to melt and create a soft center while the crusts make direct contact with the hot plates of the waffle iron, ensuring they become golden and crispy.

Since you have the waffle iron cranked up and ready to go, we've got a few more suggestions on how it can be used to elevate a variety of delicious foods, expanding its versatility beyond reheating different types of pizza and cooking breakfast items. The waffle iron can perfectly toast bread for quick and easy grilled cheese sandwiches while evenly melting the cheese, without the need for constant flipping. Additionally, it can handle thicker bread and more fillings than traditional methods, allowing you to elevate this American classic. Making quesadillas in the waffle iron works for many of the same reasons as grilled cheese — no constant flipping, even heat distribution, and the ability to be creative with ingredients.

Preparing brownies in a waffle iron not only speeds up the baking process, but also gives this traditional dessert a delightful new shape and texture. Whether using homemade brownie batter or a store-bought mix, within three to five minutes, you'll have brownies with a crispy exterior and a soft, gooey inside — the ultimate way to enjoy them. You can even give cookies a try in your waffle iron as well.