Scallion Cheddar Rice Waffles with Lime Yogurt
Crisp leftover-rice waffles bring sharp cheddar and scallions together with cool lime yogurt.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 15 · Total: 25 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
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A crisp-edged waffle is a cozy way to use leftover rice, with lime yogurt to balance the cheddar.
Story
Casey loves a breakfast that turns last night's leftovers into something the whole table wants to try. Cold rice gives these waffles a crisp outside, while sharp cheddar and scallions bring the familiar, savory comfort. A little lime yogurt and hot honey make each bite feel bright and balanced.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- Neutral oil, for brushing the waffle iron
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Hot honey, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a waffle iron to medium-high and lightly brush both plates with oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the eggs and buttermilk in a second bowl, then stir the mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked rice, scallions, and cheddar, breaking up any large clumps of rice.
- Scoop the batter into the waffle iron and cook in batches until deeply golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per waffle.
- Stir the yogurt with the lime zest and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Serve the waffles with lime yogurt and a little hot honey.
Chef Tips
- Use cold rice from the refrigerator because freshly cooked rice can make the batter gummy.
- Let each waffle cook until the steam slows and the surface turns crisp before lifting the lid.
- Swap Monterey Jack for cheddar or add a spoonful of chopped pickled jalapeno to the batter.
- Keep finished waffles on a rack in a low oven so they stay crisp while the next batch cooks.
Cook's Notes
- Use cold rice from the refrigerator because freshly cooked rice can make the batter gummy.
- Let each waffle cook until the steam slows and the surface turns crisp before lifting the lid.
- Swap Monterey Jack for cheddar or add a spoonful of chopped pickled jalapeno to the batter.
- Keep finished waffles on a rack in a low oven so they stay crisp while the next batch cooks.