Strawberry-Brie Waffle Bites drizzled with sweet maple syrup make a deliciously simple brunch time appetizer!
So Mother’s Day is coming up….next weekend! Do you know how you’ll be celebrating? It tends to be a packed weekend around here, because in addition to trying to see both of our moms, Jorden and the girls always do something special just for me. Last year it was breakfast in bed, the chance to sleep in, and lots of time to myself (something I can NEVER get enough of)! It was perfect! Honestly, I LOVE Mother’s Day. I love the fact that it’s a day made specifically to celebrate all that moms do…..and I love that I don’t have to feel guilty about letting someone else take care of me!
The only thing that’s slightly odd about it? The fact that I’m ALWAYS the one who takes care of things….especially when it comes to food….and especially for special occasions! Since it’s Mother’s Day (a day for me) I want the food to be GOOD…which means I really can’t leave it all up to Jorden and the girls. Hmmmmmm. What’s a (foodie) mom to do??
I’ve already decided that the guys will play a key role in the meal we have at my mom’s…..and by key role, I mean they will be grilling us up some chicken! So all the moms have to do is show up with a couple salads and some fruit and call it a day….and it will be delicious! As for what we do at home, I’m sure Jorden will figure something out. Last year he treated me to my favorite bagel sandwich from my favorite bagel shop….maybe he will do the same this year, or maybe he has something different up his sleeve. It really doesn’t matter to me (but whatever it is, it better be good! Ha!)
I whipped up these little Strawberry-Brie Waffle Bites using some leftover waffles the other day….and as I downed the entire plate of them I thought about how perfect they would be for a Mother’s Day brunch. Not only are they delicious (made from some of my favorite things ever) they are simple! Simple enough that even my kids could make them. Or my husband. Or anyone other than me. And I would GLADLY eat them! All of them. And feel great about my Mother’s Day.
Strawberry-Brie Waffle Bites
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries cut into 24 rings; tops and bottoms will not be used!
- 2-3 waffles cut into a total of 24 pieces
- 1 brie cheese wedge cut into 24 pieces
- maple syrup for drizzling or dipping
Instructions
- Use toothpicks to assemble waffle bites.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and provide additional syrup for dipping.
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
Hi Cathy!
(saw this on G+!) omg, I love these. . it’s like all of my favorite things on a toothpick! 😉 And hey there, Wisconsinite! I’m new to Madison (moved here last November). . always great to meet fellow WI bloggers! Will you be at BlogHer food in Miami next week?
Jessica says
Looks like the PERFECT treat for Mother’s Day my friend!!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing – I think my Mom would appreciate it! 🙂
marcie says
Cathy, these are such a wonderful idea! They’re perfect when you want to indulge, but you don’t want a whole plateful. haha Pinning!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Seriously brie and waffles?! OMg and strawberries!! I need these in my life, like yesterday!!
Jen+@+Yummy+Healthy+Easy says
These are awesome! Perfect for Mother’s Day – you are so creative, Cathy!
Desiree @The36thAvenue says
They look delicious! Pinning 🙂
Kelley says
Can I just how genius these are? I mean seriously! They have everything I love.. cheese, fruit and carbs! 😉 Super fun recipe Cathy! I hope you have a great Mother’s day friend!
Carie Spence says
I love this idea! We eat a lot of all 3 ingredients in our house so this will be on our immediate list of things to try!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look delish, Cathy! Yummers!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I love this combo, Cathy! It’s perfect for Mother’s Day! 🙂
Punit @ oral cancer India says
I will cook this today. 🙂
Pat says
I am having an Appreciation Brunch for 4 angels (2 nieces; a sister-in-law and a good friend), who helped me and checked on me the first two weeks that I was out of the hospital from a heart attack, emergency surgery; stent placement and cellulitis in my leg from passing out and hurting it before the heart-attack. You really find out how much people care, when you need them.
I am having lots of good food; and saw these Strawberry-Brie Waffle Bites. I plan to include these in the menu.-and I have a question about the waffles. I don’t have left over ones; so will use the frozen ones from the freezer. Do I put the cut waffle pieces in the toaster oven for a few seconds/minutes before using them or leave them uncooked? Thank you so much. Pat
Pam says
I made these for my card club tonight and subbed in gluten free waffles and sugar free syrup. They were a big hit!
Suzanne says
i don’t normally have waffles around. could I substitute Eggos waffles after they’re toasted?
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes, absolutely!