Crispy Cheddar Scallion Oat Waffles

Name: Crispy Cheddar Scallion Oat Waffles
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; Cooking spray, for the waffle iron; Fried eggs or hot honey, for serving

Savory oat waffles with sharp cheddar and scallions bring a crisp 28-minute breakfast to the table.

Prep: 12 · Cook: 16 · Total: 28 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)

INSPIRED BY

An original savory breakfast that turns everyday oats into crisp, cheese-filled waffles with a tender center.

Story

Casey loves a breakfast that can be mixed before the coffee is finished and cooked without a stack of pans. These waffles have crisp edges, a tender oat center, and enough cheddar to make a simple fried egg feel like a proper brunch. Freeze the extras for a calmer weekday morning.

By Casey

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Cooking spray, for the waffle iron
Fried eggs or hot honey, for serving

Instructions

Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Blend the oats, baking powder, salt, and pepper until the oats resemble coarse flour.
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a bowl, then stir in the oat mixture until just combined.
Fold in the cheddar, scallions, and parsley, and let the batter stand for 3 minutes to thicken.
Spoon the batter into the waffle iron, close it, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
Transfer the waffles to a rack, repeat with the remaining batter, and serve with fried eggs or hot honey.

Chef Tips

Keep cooked waffles on a rack so their crisp edges stay crisp.
Do not overfill the iron because the oat batter expands as it cooks.
For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds to the batter.
Freeze cooled waffles in a single layer, then reheat in a toaster.

Cook's Notes

Preheat the iron fully.
Let batter stand briefly.
Use a rack to cool waffles.
Reheat frozen waffles in the toaster.

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