Description

These savory Egg Waffles with Romesco and Goat Cheese are a delightful twist on traditional waffles. Made with eggs, hashbrowns, cheese, and optional add-ins like bacon and spinach, they’re cooked in a waffle maker until golden and topped with creamy goat cheese, vibrant romesco sauce, and other flavorful garnishes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

*For the Egg Waffles:*

– 4 eggs

– 1 1/2 cups frozen hashbrowns (or grated potato)

– 1/4 cup cooked bacon, pancetta, or sausage (optional)

– 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

– A few shakes of garlic powder

– 1/2-1 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup spinach, torn or chopped (optional)

– 2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces (for topping)

*For the Peppers and Garlic Confit:*

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 lb mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings

– 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

*For the Toppings:*

– 1/4 cup goat cheese

– 1 avocado, sliced

– 1/4 cup romesco sauce (store-bought or homemade)

– 2 tablespoons chopped chives

– 2 tablespoons hot sauce

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Instructions

1. *Prepare the Peppers and Garlic Confit:*

– Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

– Add sliced peppers and sauté until browned and very soft, stirring occasionally (about 20–30 minutes).

– During the last 10–15 minutes, add garlic slices and cook until golden and soft.

– In the final 5 minutes, add red wine vinegar to deglaze the pan and enhance flavor.

2. *Make the Egg Waffles:*

– In a bowl, whisk together eggs, hashbrowns, optional cooked meat, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and optional spinach.

– Preheat a nonstick waffle maker and lightly grease if necessary.

– Pour about ½–¾ cup of the egg mixture onto the waffle maker.

– Place cheddar cheese pieces on top, close the lid, and cook until eggs are set and cheese is golden (approximately 1–2 minutes).

– Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with remaining batter.

3. *Assemble:*

– Top each egg waffle with goat cheese, avocado slices, romesco sauce, peppers and garlic confit, chopped chives, and a drizzle of hot sauce.

– Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

– Customize the egg waffles by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins.

– The peppers and garlic confit can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

– For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1waffle
Calories: 350kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 200mg