Crispy Waffled Wild Rice and Purple Sweet Potato Breakfast Stack

The combination of wild rice, creamy purple sweet potato, and melty mozzarella creates a savory base. Top each stack with cream cheese, avocado, a jammy egg, and hot honey or chili oil for a breakfast that feels truly special.

This recipe stars California-grown wild rice and comes to us from our friend @mydarr in partnership with USA Rice, thefeedfeed, and California Wild Rice Advisory Board.

  • Servings
    2 stacks
  • Prep Time
    10 mins
  • Cook Time
    25 mins
  • Total Time
    35 mins

Ingredients

For the Wild Rice Waffles

  • 1 cup cooked California-grown wild rice
  • ¾ cup mashed purple sweet potato
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray or butter, for greasing

For the Toppings

  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 2 large eggs, for frying
  • 1 tbsp hot honey or chili oil

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked California-grown wild rice, mashed purple sweet potato, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft, moldable mixture forms. It should hold together but not be wet.
  • Preheat a mini waffle iron over medium-high heat and lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or butter.
  • Sprinkle a small pinch of the remaining shredded mozzarella onto the hot waffle iron plates and let melt for 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the rice mixture onto the melted cheese and spread to fill the plates evenly. Sprinkle with more of the remaining mozzarella, close the iron, and press firmly.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 minutes without opening, until deeply golden and crispy and the waffle releases easily from the iron. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 4 mini waffles total.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the eggs, one at a time, and fry to your desired doneness. For a jammy yolk, cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stack 2 mini waffles on each plate. Spread cream cheese over the top, layer with avocado slices, add a fried egg to each stack, and drizzle with hot honey or chili oil.