Waffle Week is the perfect excuse to indulge in crispy, golden goodness—morning, noon, or night. Whether you're stacking them high with whipped cream or going savory with fried chicken and hot sauce, waffles are endlessly versatile and always crowd-pleasing.

This week, take your waffle game up a notch with a recipe that’s equal parts Southern charm and sweet indulgence. When waffles meet the buttery, boozy magic of Bananas Foster, you get a dish that’s fit for brunch royalty or a show-stopping dessert. Try the “Kentucky 'Nanners Foster Waffles” from Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist by Chef Jason Smith—a decadent twist that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance.

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Kentucky 'Nanner Foster Waffles

Serves 4 to 6

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 11/2 cups milk, any variety
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 bananas, sliced thick
• 3 teaspoons bourbon
• Favorite vanilla ice cream

Preheat a waffle iron, and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 170°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add the butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, and whisk.

Add the wet mixture to the dry, and whisk until there are no lumps.

Scoop 1/2 cup batter onto the waffle iron, close the lid, and let it cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the batter is gone.

Put the waffles on a sheet pan and place them in a preheated oven.

To make the topping, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute.

Add the sliced bananas and cook for a few seconds. Add the bourbon (or apple juice, instead), and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often with a light hand so the bananas do not break up.

Meanwhile, place 1 to 2 waffles on a plate and top with a scoop of ice cream. Once the banana sauce has thickened, spoon it over ice cream and waffles. Repeat with the remaining waffles.