Cheesy Cauliflower Hash Brown Waffles

These 3 cheese low carb Cheesy Cauliflower Hash Brown Waffles are super crispy and made within minutes in a waffle iron. Only 2g net carbs per waffle and you can enjoy these for breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply have them as a snack.

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Ever since I had my dash mini waffle maker I have become a waffle wizard in the kitchen. I mean I even make waffles out of only using halloumi cheese. I can't tell you some of the strange ingredients I have tried to make in the waffle iron.

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My goal for these keto cauliflower waffles was to make them extra crispy but use healthy low carb ingredients like cauliflower and almond flour.

🥘 Main ingredients to make these hashbrown waffles

I used 3 different types of cheese, cauliflower, a little almond flour and bacon crumbles to make these delicious low carb hash brown waffles.

• Cauliflower: riced cauliflower was used and pan fried to remove any moisture before adding them to the waffle mixture
• Almond Flour: just a small amount was used to give the waffles a little more structure
• Cheese: a blend of cheddar, mozzarella and dubliner cheese were used but you can swap any other cheese you prefer
• Bacon Crumble: giving these waffles a smokey and salty flavour, bacon simply takes it to another level

👨🏻‍🍳 Steps to make these hash brown waffles

How to make Cheesy Cauliflower Hash brown Waffles

First want to rice some cauliflower in a food processor. Alternatively you can use raw or frozen prepackaged cauliflower rice. Add the cauliflower rice to a dry frying pan on medium heat and stir occasionally. Cook until it becomes dry, a little browned and crispy.

Next plug in the waffle iron and get it nice and hot. My waffle iron only has one setting. Toss the cauliflower rice in a bowl with the cheese, bacon crumbles, almond flour, salt, pepper and melted butter. Mix together until well combined. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray and then scoop about a half cup of the mixture into your hands and form into a patty. Then place on the waffle iron and close the lid tight. I used a weight on top of the waffle iron to keep it closed tightly.

The waffles should only take about 2-3 minutes to cook. Although if you are using a large waffle iron it may take longer. These waffles will require that you use a fork to peel it from the bottom. Gently remove them and transfer to a cooling rack. (see video how I did this). Enjoy the hash brown waffles with a dollop of sour cream and a sliced green onion or jalapeno.

👨🏻‍🍳 Recipe Tips

Top Tip: place your waffle iron on top of a plate to avoid a mess on your countertop. Due to the butter and bacon these hash brown waffles will be a bit messy while cooking and some grease may spill over.

I had to loosen the cauliflower waffle from the waffle iron gently with a fork in order to release them. They may turn out a little odd shaped but these are hash browns afterall.

• Serving: enjoy these cheesy cauliflower hash brown waffles with a dollop of sour cream on top with a sliver of green onion. I used a sliver of a jalapeno pepper and kicked it up a notch.
• Storage: these hash brown waffles are super crispy and will hold up in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Frozen: place the cauliflower waffles in an airtight container and freeze them up to 1 month to save for later. Simply remove when ready to consume and allow to that on the counter top and room temperature. Warm up briefly in the microwave.

♨️ Recipe Variations

Like I said earlier I have been know to throw everything in the waffle iron. To keep these cheesy waffles true to form with a slight variation you swap with these:

• Cheese - use a cheese that will melt but that will not turn into a goopy mess, otherwise the the waffles may not firm up. Cheese like gruyere, aged cheddar and parmesan will be tasty.
• Meatless - omit the bacon and make it a vegetarian waffle.
• Spicy - add a tablespoon of hot sauce to the mixture to make it a spicy waffle

These waffles are sugar and gluten free.

In a pinch and need more breakfast ideas? Try these Quick and Easy Keto Breakfast Bites

🥣 Equipment used to make these waffles

The main equipment for this recipe is a waffle iron. I simply love my Dash Mini Waffle Maker. Not only because it's a mini and super easy to use but I also love that it's pink.

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