Am I being an Ugly American if I confess I like American styled waffles better than Belgian waffles?
Don't get me wrong. If someone offers me a Belgian waffle, I'll gladly take it. I like them. There's nothing wrong with Belgian waffles.
But if I am offered a choice between an American waffle and a Belgian waffle, I'll take the American waffle every time.
Why?
Well, I just find American waffles to be more dense and flavorful as a waffle itself. You stick them with butter and syrup and it's an unbeatable combination. Slice them up in triangular segments like a pizza and it's a mouthful of goodness.
Belgian waffles are nearly impossible to get that similar cut--you try cutting them and you just get a bunch of random pieces. And because they're so tall and light, you don't get the wonderful mix when you pair them with syrup and butter like you do with American waffles.
And while Belgian waffles frequently are topped generously with fruit and whipped cream, I find those toppings take away from the waffle itself, rather than complement it. You almost forget that the waffle's there.
Like I said, not a knock against Belgian waffles, but waffles are one thing where I do have to agree...America first. America first.
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You never got a real Belgian waffle 
It is one of the most iconic pastry of Belgian bakery. There is more than 600 recipes. Different in taste, shape and texture. Some are crunchy, some are fluffy, some have a brioche like consistency, some are filled, and so on...
My favourite one is the Brussel's waffle. It is a big one with large holes, very light (no sugar, no milk, not much butter), a little crunchy. It must be eaten hot, as soon as it come out of the waffle maker.
You can put sugar on or fruits or what you like. I love it with fresh strawberries and a little chantilly.
It is an old photo but it gives you an idea (I'm an awful photograph)
My big passion is cooking and baking.
Waffle makers have different molds depending of which kind of waffles you make. There are other molds, not only those on the pic.
Waffles are taken very seriously here
I agree. 
To me, it also depends on the season. I like some better when it is cold, others in summer, and there is a few ones enjoyable all the year 
One of my favorite waffle is one filled with fruits. It is a brioche like pastry. It requires a special mold, I don't think I have posted it.
I never tried American waffles. Is there any good recipe you can give me ?
Usually made with flour, baking soda, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla.
If you are ever stateside, I highly suggest a visit to the Waffle House. It's less of a meal than it is a cultural experience. I've usually gone for breakfast but I've heard nighttime at 2 or 3 in the morning is sometimes the best to get the full Waffle House experience.
And yes, those stuffed waffles of yours do look pretty good.
Well, I'm planning to take a long trip to visit your country. I'm just waiting the next President. Not too long from now
And for sure, I will not miss a visit to the Waffle House.
egg whites folded in to the batter.
It is not just a slightly altered pancake batter poured into a waffle iron, as a lot of people here in the US think.
