20 Traditional Foods To Try in Belgium

The salty Belgian fries are not hard to make, but you may spend a couple of hours frying up a large batch of these potatoes.

All you need for the recipe are potatoes, corn oil, and salt.

Generally, Belgian fries get served with mayonnaise. They also make a perfect side dish for beef stew. 

Looking for an amazing breakfast or brunch? Then, make some Belgian waffles right in your kitchen.

The light, fluffy waffles are perfectly sweet, and you can add any toppings you like. I love Belgian waffles with strawberry jam or honey. 

The Belgian Boiled Dinner is a type of stew made of natural, simple ingredients, like pork loin, celery, onion, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.

The meal reminds me of the typical Irish dinner served on St. Patrick’s Day. The dish tastes a bit salty and rather plain, but hearty.

This Belgian mashed potatoes dish is unique and different from any other mashed potatoes I’ve tried.

Belgian mashed potatoes include one sweet potato with regular potatoes, garlic, butter, diced bacon, kale, and shredded cabbage.

The creamy, savory recipe makes a great side dish to a piece of steak or a few meatballs.

Do you want to make a flavorful and hearty stew from Belgium?

Belgian Chicken Stew is a savory dish full of healthy ingredients like chicken, carrots, leeks, potatoes, and garlic.

The popular stew is often served with thick cream in Belgium.

The classic mussels with fries are relatively easy to make with the help of a Dutch oven.

The salty dish comes with ingredients like shallots, garlic, mussels, white wine, butter, and parsley.

These Belgian mussels are then served with French fries. I enjoyed the meal with friends and family on a blossoming Spring day. 

Another popular, savory meal I have always loved is a few Belgian meatballs with a side of mashed potatoes.

For a more complete meal, you should serve these meatballs with a mug of dark ale or better yet, a Belgian beer.

I have loved this Belgian Beef Stew with Beer recipe ever since I had my first bite.

The beef stew has both sweet and sour flavors. It can take a while to make the dish, but it’s so worth it.

The stew is made with chuck roast, Flemish sour ale, bacon, onions, and garlic.

Go to any pub or restaurant in Belgium and you’ll see waiters serving savory cheese croquettes.

I enjoyed sipping on a cold beer with Belgian cheese croquette when I visited this country. The creamy, buttery filling is unlike anything I’ve tasted before. 

The recipe is rather complex for beginners, but read the recipe and follow directions and you're sure to have a delicious snack.

Are you an adventurous person? Then, you might want to try innovative cuisine like eel in green sauce.

Generally, an eel has the taste and texture of other fish you've probably tried before. To make the green herb sauce, you’ll need spinach and lots of herbs like parsley, mint, oregano, sorrel leaves, garlic, and lemon juice.

Are you looking for a light lunch or an appetizer before your main dinner? This Belgian salad with green beans and bacon makes a great choice.

If you love a fruity flavor to your meals, consider adding raspberry or cranberry vinegar to the salad. 

Do you like savory, cheesy pizza? You can try making a pizza in your kitchen.

The Belgian Style Pizza known as Flammekueche takes a little over half an hour to make.

You’ll need to use diced bacon, a loaf of bread, grated cheese, onions, sour cream, and parsley for garnish.

If you love a creamy and flavorful dish, consider making Belgian Endive Gratin recipe for dinner tonight.

The salty, golden meal is perfect as the main entree or a side dish.

This Belgian dish is easy to make and a great comfort food.

For the perfect side dish, make these sweet and savory Belgian carrots.

You’ll need to add sugar, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, and dried parsley to your carrots for a simple, tasty veggie dish.

Even your children will love these sweet, delicious carrots. 

Who doesn’t love a crunchy crust with a soft, savory filling? This Belgian rice pie tastes like a sweet rice pudding.

You can make the delicious dessert for dinner with your kids. All you need are standard baking ingredients you may already have in the pantry!

Brussels sprouts are another great side dish for lunch or dinner.

The healthy side is a fresh and tasty appetizer that’s easy to make in the kitchen.  

A warm, seafood soup is the perfect lunch to enjoy on a cold, winter day in Belgium.

To make Belgian Chervil and White Asparagus Soup, you will need shrimp, asparagus, and chervil, which is an herb similar to parsley.

Belgian shrimp croquettes have a more complex recipe, but the end result is delectable!

You can serve the delicious, creamy shrimp croquettes with fried parsley and a lemon wedge. Picky eaters may not want to try it, but if you love a creamy dish, enjoy it! 

Are you looking to cook comfort food on a chilly, winter day? The Belgian meatloaf is a good choice.

This is a hearty dish that's sure to warm you up. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a green salad. 

Among all Belgian foods, Biscoff cookies are a perfect dessert to include in your repertoire.

Biscoff is a sweet and tasty type of cookie with a rich, caramel flavor that you've probably tried before.

It will take you only about one hour to bake these sweet cookies, and if you like the packaged variety then they'll taste even better fresh!