Name: Cauliflower waffles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets; 2 eggs; 4 oz mozzarella (grated/diced); 1/2 cup grated parmesan (finely grated); 1/4 tsp garlic granules; 1/4 tsp pepper

I'll be the first to admit, I wasn't sure if these cauliflower waffles would be any good but I was so pleasantly surprised. Only 5 ingredients and quick to make, they make a tasty, low carb and gluten free any-time snack/ light meal.

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Cauliflower waffle on plate with egg on top and cheese block to side

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Cooking with cauliflower

It's been about a year since I first started experimenting with cauliflower a bit more, when I made my cauliflower risotto. I know it has become a bit of a trend, but to me it always seemed like one of those substitutes that wasn't as good as the real thing.

I know it is great for many people who need to avoid gluten or look for low carb options, but I wasn't sure it could pass in the flavor department. Like tofu, cauliflower to me needs a lot of help to taste of much.

Cauliflower waffles with cut egg on top and yolk oozing into waffle

However, despite or maybe because of my skepticism, I've really enjoyed some of the things I've made. My risotto is fresh, light and tasty, and so much quicker than a rice-based one. The cauliflower steaks took on a lovely buttery rich flavor and worked so well with the salsa verde.

I decided I needed to try a little more Somehow or other I got to waffles, and I'm so glad I did. Since we're talking brunch ideas this week for BrunchWeek, it was the perfect time to share.

Cauliflower waffles with main waffle topped with egg, other not, and cauliflower and cheese behind plate

While they're not as popular as some other breakfasts like banana oatmeal and individual Dutch baby pancakes, we do have waffles now and then. More commonly they are sweeter, like blueberry granola waffles, though I have dabbled with savory versions. These, however, might just have become my new savory favorite.

These waffles are so easy as you simply whizz everything together in a food processor before cooking in a waffle iron. They take a little longer than a regular waffle, but it's still only 6 minutes so the whole thing is ready in little more than 10 minutes.

While it's cooking, you can fry an egg to go on top which I highly recommend.

making cauliflower waffles - adding mixture to waffle maker and taking out

How to serve cauliflower waffles

There's a lot about these cauliflower waffles, particularly with the egg, that screams breakfast, but to be honest they'd be great any time of day.

Add more toppings, put things like meat, veggies or salad on the side and make a meal of them. They're light, cheesy and oh so tasty, you'll be making them again soon.

Cauliflower waffle with egg on top and quarter cut out from it

Enjoy brunch-type dishes that work any time? Try these as well!

Baked eggs with mushrooms and asparagus
Shakshuka with meat
Chilaquiles verdes
This cauliflower breakfast fried rice from The Clean Eating Couple sounds a fun idea as well.
Plus there are many more tasty brunch and breakfast recipes in the archives.

cauliflower waffle topped with egg with part cut and yolk on plate

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