We’ve had our waffle iron for a couple months now. So much experimenting has gone down in our kitchen. I must say that my favorite waffles are these Cauliflower Waffles made with bacon and cheddar cheese. Top them with a dollop of sour cream and some chives, and I’m in waffle heaven. You could now have waffles for breakfast, dinner, and dessert! I’ll show you how to make them below. It honestly doesn’t get much easier!
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Who Doesn’t Want Waffles For Dinner?
Waffles don’t always have to be doused in syrup and butter, although that is a great way to eat them. Sometimes, they are best topped with sour cream, cheese and chives, which is exactly how I like to eat these savory Cauliflower Waffles!
What’s even better is the macros are on point, so you can indulge in them, and they are super quick to whip up on any given night. Now, let me ask you again. Do you want waffles for dinner?

Our Favorite Waffle Maker Recipes
As mentioned above, this is my favorite waffle recipe hands down! However, the cool thing about pancake and waffle batter is that they are completely interchangeable. One of our oldest and dearest recipes is keto macro cakes and we know they would taste great as waffles too. Make sure to check out our easy wonder bread chaffle recipe you’ll definitely enjoy. We also recently created a decadent double chocolate waffle recipe that is the perfect dinner or dessert recipe!
Use this recipe as a base and go wild with different fillings. You can do a Mexican style waffle with chorizo and manchego cheese or a pizza waffle with pepperoni and mozzarella. Options are endless!

Cauliflower Waffles
It wasn’t until recently that I looked at waffles in a savory light, and I must say, I can never go back. I’ve been called waffle girl back in the day which speaks to not only my obsession with waffles, but acceptance of all shapes, sizes and flavors.
Another favorite ingredient of mine to use for a savory waffle base is zucchini. (Just be sure to drain the liquid since it can give off a lot more water.) If you are new to the savory waffle scene, I highly recommend you start with these Cauliflower Waffles because it doesn’t really get any better than bacon and cheese!
Make sure to check out our best dash waffle maker recipes your family will love!

Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Savory Cauliflower Waffles”

Cauliflower Waffles | Bacon and Cheddar!
Ingredients:
- 300 grams cauliflower (half head)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4-1/2 cup ground golden flaxseed meal
- 84 grams Cheddar Cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1.5 tbsp chives
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all the above ingredients into a large bowl.
- Preheat your waffle iron. Using a 1/3 measuring cup scoop out some of the mixture, grease the waffle iron and place the mixture in the center of the waffle iron. Press the waffle iron down onto the mixture so it spreads and allow to fully cook. Repeat until all the mixture is completely used.
- Optionally, top with sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives! Enjoy!
- Note: The mixture will make 5 medium waffles or 3 large waffles. Also, the amount of flax meal needed will vary depending on the amount of moisture your mixture has. We needed exactly 1/4 cup, but you may need as much as 1/2 cup – use your best judgement!
Notes
Written by

Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
I love this recipe! I adapted it a little bit
By adding 1/2 tsp baking powder for fluffiness and fresh jalapeño for a kick
Are there some steps missing, like what to do with that half head of cauliflower? Do you boil and mash or make rice and parboil?
I’m confused on many of your serving sizes. This one says
Serving size 6 waffles, calories 148.5
Common sense tells me it’s calories per waffle but your serving size says 6?
Thanks
Hi! Sorry for the confusion. At the top it says ‘servings: 6.’ This recipe makes 6 waffles. The nutrition info at the bottom is per waffle. Hope that helps!
Hi Megha – It doesn’t look like you actually state what you’re supposed to do with the half a head of cauliflower. Cook it first? Should it be the size of rice, or…?
Can you use the same mixture to make a fritter or pancake?
Yes you should be able to.
Is the nutritional for the entire recipe or just for one waffle. 2.4 net carbs for 5 or 6 waffles seems low.
Also, I left them in until the steaming of the waffle maker had almost stopped and they seem a little over cooked to me. I will try them again, because the taste was good and it will be a great breakfast or snack. I really like your videos.
Is the nutritional for the whole recipe? 2.4 net carbs for 5 waffles?
No, per waffle. It makes 5 waffles.
Hi guys, thanks for the recipe!
I don’t eat cheese, so can I use this recipe and just leave out the cheese? Will it still come out right?
The cheese helps hold it together a little so I am not sure. If you try it, let us know.
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Hi guys you two are our new super hero’s we love the recipes this one is a real treat Matt your a spunk & Megha your gorgeous such a wonderful couple please keep up the good work we love you guys S & L
Love your recipes. What kind of food processor are you using? I love the big wide top.
Is there a replacement for the flax seed meal?
You could try oat fiber or psyllium fiber
We also like to put some bacon on the bottom and let the waffle iron cook the bacon into the waffle.
Love both of you! Go M Blue!
Instructions say ‘combine all ingredients’.
So do you put cheddar and chives
in the mix AND top them as well?
Thanks you do for all of us!
So far your artificial sweetener video
has impressed me the most!
Yes! The topping is optional 🙂