Leftover stuffing recipes: waffles

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Every year I look forward to all the dishes that will grace our Thanksgiving table, like the cranberry sauce and the pie, well, pie(s)–because how can anyone choose between Caramel Apple, Pumpkin, and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan? Something else I love about the holiday: turning my favorite foods from the feast into Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

leftover stuffing waffles

My mom’s homemade stuffing is one of the dishes I look forward to eating the most–seriously, it is SO good. And if it’s good on the first day, imagine how good stuffing made into waffles (yes, waffles) will be the day after Thanksgiving. Or maybe three days later, when you’re still drowning in leftovers but getting bored of eating the same thing.

stuffing in a bowl

Crisp and golden, these waffles are a perfect vehicle for any leftover gravy or cranberry sauce. But let’s be honest: You all know that I’m topping my waffles with gravy, cranberry sauce, butter, and maple syrup. This is, after all, the super bowl of food–and I’m in it to win it.

thanksgiving leftover recipes: stuffing waffles

Note: You can easily scale this recipe up or down to accommodate the amount of stuffing you have remaining! You can also buy boxed stuffing mixes and make the waffles from that. Just prepare the stuffing as it says on the box, then proceed with the recipe directions below!

waffles as an example of Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with loved ones and good food. And may your leftovers find new life in these waffles!

What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes? Tell us in the comments! 

This recipe comes from our food contributor, Stephanie Simmons, of Blue Bowl. Her goal with her kitchen-tested recipes is to get you excited about cooking, show you how good food can taste, and prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a good meal.

  • PREP TIME: 25 MINS
  • SERVES: 5
  • Leftover Stuffing Recipes
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Ingredients

4 cups leftover stuffing

⅓ cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 tbsp gravy (if you don’t have any left, don’t worry about it – no need to sub anything else in)

1 egg, beaten

 

Directions

Step 1:

Stir all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2:

Heat your waffle iron over medium heat and spray well with cooking spray. Use ½ to ⅔ cup of the mixture per waffle. Cook for a few minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

Step 3:

Repeat with the remaining mixture, spraying the waffle maker again between each waffle. Serve with leftover gravy, cranberry sauce, butter, or maple syrup (or all of the above!).