WAFFLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I own a waffle iron - doesn't everyone?!?. Mine, probably like your's, has been sitting on the bottom shelf in the back of a cabinet for about 7 years. When I dug it out recently it was lonely, dejected, unloved and covered in dust... If you've got one, dig it out, dust it off and try this recipe. These are crispy cheesy savory waffles made with one of my favorite tasteless ingredients - cauliflower!

 I assure you that with the possible variations and the delicious crispiness of the savory waffles you're going to find here, you will never have a dusty waffle maker again!

Ingredients:

1 cup raw cauliflower 
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese/shredded
2 eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp chives

Optional:
fresh parsley
sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions:

Heat waffle maker until fully hot and ready. 

Pulse shredded mozzarella in blender - THEN measure 

Pulse cauliflower in blender to texture of coarse crumbs

Mix all ingredients to form batter.(it will be thick)

Add 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle. 

Set the timer for 4-6 minutes, peeking after four. 

If the waffle maker sticks, let it cook slightly longer. 

Remove once cooked. 

Allow to cool on a plate. 

Refrigerate remaining.

Makes 6 waffles.

Cook's Notes:

• Don’t like cauliflower? Use well drained, shredded zucchini instead.  But I HIGHLY recommend you give the cauliflower a chance!
• Be sure to wring the vegetables in a kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
• Stop checking every 30 seconds while it’s cooking. It KNOWS how to make waffles! If you mess with it while it’s trying to do it’s job, you’re going to have a mess. Set the timer and walk away. Go on. Go away. I see you hovering over there…
• Always make sure to allow your iron to fully heat before you add batter. Cold waffle irons take time to heat, so if you add the ‘dough’ while it’s still heating, you’ll end up with either an overcooked hockey puck, or the blob from outer space.  I claim no responsibility for either.  YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
• The waffles may stick ever so slightly, but that’s only because they're not yet done hugging the waffle iron. Just gently coax with any nylon cooking instrument.  Be careful to not use a metal fork and scratch your non-stick surface or hurt yourself.  A little 'Pam' helps as well.

Options:

• Make pancakes! - microwave and drain (and wring) the cauliflower first then cook 4" circles in a medium low skillet for 6 to 7 minutes, flipping every 2
• Serve loaded with meat and/or sliced veggies
• MAKE A SANDWICH!!!  
•  Add some Italian spices and use these as a basis for a pizza! (Remember bagel bites? How about waffle bites!)
• Try using cheddar and green onions - or crumbled feta!