Description
Egg Waffles with Romesco and Goat Cheese are savory, protein-packed waffles made from eggs, hashbrowns, and cheese, topped with smoky romesco sauce and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 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, chopped (optional)
- 2 oz cheddar cheese slices (for topping)
- 1 lb mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers and Garlic Confit: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced mini sweet peppers and sauté until browned and very soft, stirring occasionally, about 20–30 minutes. Add garlic slices during the last 10–15 minutes, ensuring they become golden and soft without burning. In the final 5 minutes, add red wine vinegar to deglaze the pan and enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Egg Waffle Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, frozen hashbrowns, cooked bacon (if using), shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and chopped spinach (if using).
- Cook the Egg Waffles: Preheat a nonstick waffle maker and lightly grease if necessary. Pour about 1/2–3/4 cup of the egg mixture onto the waffle maker. Place pieces of cheddar cheese slices on top before closing the lid. Cook until the eggs are set, veggies are soft, and cheese is golden brown, approximately 1–2 minutes. If needed, flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Assemble the Waffles: Place cooked egg waffles on plates. Top with peppers and garlic confit, crumbled goat cheese, sliced avocado, romesco sauce, chopped chives, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or sausage.
- Store-bought romesco sauce can be found at specialty grocery stores like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
- Customize toppings with other ingredients like sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or fresh herbs.
- Leftover egg waffles can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a toaster or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg waffle with toppings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 255mg