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    Home » Breakfast » Denver Omelette Waffles

    Denver Omelette Waffles

    November 27, 2020 by Tracy | Updated November 27, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    These Denver Omelette Waffles are a fun, healthy, savory twist on your weekend waffles. Made with eggs, ham, bell pepper, and cheese, it's all the classic flavors you'd expect, but in a fun egg waffle!

    Next, try our Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche!

    an overhead of stacked egg waffles.

    Wafflets! Omelaffles! Omelewaffs? No? Ok let's just call them what they are, a ham, bell pepper, cheese omelet and a waffle love child, the Denver Omelette Waffle! Also known as one of our new favorite ways to use up leftover holiday ham!

    This recipe is a fun way to get my girls to eat eggs when they're bored of our normal scrambles and quiches. We love them in our house because they're fast to make, healthy, and delicious. We love a savory waffle recipe in this house. Next, try our Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles with Gravy!

    Ingredients Needed

    eggs, salt, diced ham, cheese, pepper, onion, garlic, and onion powder on a counter.

    Everything you'd find in a good ol' Denver Omelette!

    • Eggs - Four large eggs are plenty for this recipe because it's packed with all the other good stuff.
    • Diced Ham - The perfect way to use up some leftover holiday ham!
    • Green Bell Pepper - A classic Denver omelet uses green, but of course, if you'd like to sweeten it up a touch, you could also use red, yellow, or orange.
    • Cheddar Cheese - Mild or sharp - whatever you have works great. We have also used mozzarella.
    • Onion - White is always preferred in our house but you could use yellow or even red in this recipe.
    • Garlic - Fresh is always our choice, but a jarred minced would also be fine.
    • Onion Powder - Just a little bit to bring out more of that onion flavor.
    • Salt - A iodized table salt is fine, but you could also use sea salt, as long as it's fine ground. A coarser ground salt doesn't mix in the egg batter as well which can create over salted bites.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    a pan with diced ham and peppers next to a bowl of eggs cheese and onion powder.

    Did I mention how easy this recipe is? It's a perfect post, Spent-all-day-in-the-kitchen-after-a-holiday, kind of a recipe.

    Step 1: Sauté the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and ham.

    Tip: Be sure to dice everything small and keep it as uniform as possible. This will help distribute it all better throughout your waffles.

    Step 2: In a medium sized bowl, add your eggs, onion powder, cheese, and salt and whisk it all together.

    a bowl of mixed raw eggs with pepper, ham, and onion.

    Step 3: Add the ham, pepper, and onion to the bowl with your eggs and give it a good mix.

    Step 4: Add the egg batter to the heated waffle iron and cook!

    We just recently upgraded to this incredible Waffle Iron. Let me tell you, if you've been thinking about adding one to your Christmas list, then this is it. The plates are removable and dishwasher-safe.

    Tip: Be sure to try to evenly distribute the ham, bell pepper, and onion. The best way to do this is to use a ladle or cooking spoon to add the mixture into your waffle iron. Be sure to get a good amount of the mixings in each scoop for each waffle!

    stacked egg waffles on a plate with a fork.

    Once done, they are just like that classic omelette: cheesy, salty ham, with onion and bell pepper in a soft, fun, waffle shape!

    a plate with a fork taking a bite of egg waffle.

    Customizable

    These Denver Omelette Waffles are completely customizable, too. Not a fan of bell pepper? No leftover ham? No problem. Here are some of our other favorite substitutions or additions!

    • Spinach
    • Feta
    • Mushrooms
    • Sausage
    • Mozzarella
    • Bacon

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    Here are some of our other breakfast favorites!

    • Banana Waffles
    • Spinach and Feta Egg Cups
    • Turmeric Spinach and Eggs
    • Perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs
    • Avocado Baked Eggs
    • Homemade Shakshouka

    Some of our other favorite leftover ham recipes!

    • Croque Monsieur
    • Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche
    • French Onion Soup From Scratch

    Recipe Tips

    Make it low cholesterol with egg whites.

    You can make these with all egg whites by substituting 1 whole egg for 2 egg whites for a delicious low-cholesterol option!

    Do I have to cook the add-ins?

    Yes. Anything you want to add, other than cheese, will need to be cooked because the omelets don't cook very long in the waffle iron. But you could also toss in some leftover cooked veggies, in that case, they'll warm up in the iron

    Make ahead and Freeze!

    These are great to make ahead for a quick grab-and-go hearty breakfast! Store in the fridge for 3 - 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    Can I make this with an egg substitute?

    Yes! Substitute 1/4 cup egg substitute for every egg.

    Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

    If you want to see more, be sure to sign up for my 5 Easy Ways to Start Cooking From Scratch!

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    Denver Omelette Waffles

    These Denver Omelette Waffles are a fun, healthy, savory twist on your weekend waffles!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Waffles
    Author: Tracy

    Equipment

    • Belgian Waffle Iron

    Ingredients

    • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil or 1/4 - 1/2 tablespoon of butter
    • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1/3 cup onion, diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/3 cup leftover ham, diced
    • 4 eggs
    • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    • pinch fine ground salt
    • cooking spray to oil waffle iron

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat waffle iron. For ours, we set it to 2-3.
    • In a small sauté pan, heat olive oil or butter and add onion, garlic, and pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until onions are tender, but not browned. Remove rom heat, and set aside.
    • In a medium sized bowl, add eggs, salt, and onion powder and whisk eggs. Add shredded cheese and mix well.
    • Add cooked onions, peppers, and garlic to the eggs and mix well.
    • Give waffle iron a quick spray with cooking spray to grease.
    • With a ladle or a serving spoon, spoon egg mixture in waffle iron, ensuring that you're evenly distributing the ham, pepper, and onions.
    • Cook on level 2-3 for 3-4 minutes until eggs are fully cooked and slightly browned.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 4 waffles in a Belgium Waffle maker.  Will make about 1 large or 2 thin waffles in a traditional round waffle iron. 
    Substitute other meats, veggies, or cheese that you have.   
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

      December 10, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my, now this sounds like the perfect brunch recipe! Any reasons to make waffles, and adding a protein to them is absolutely genius!

      Reply
    2. Jamie

      December 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea using the waffle maker to make omelettes! I love how they look and you can't go wrong with all those ingredients!

      Reply
    3. LISA HUFF

      December 10, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great low carb breakfast idea! Would never have thought of making an omelette into a waffle like that. Love it!

      Reply
    4. adriana

      December 10, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love savory waffles your version looks fantastic!

      Reply
    5. Kelli

      December 10, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun recipe idea! I'm excited for another reason to put my waffle maker to good use!

      Reply

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