Savory Leftover Stuffing Waffles

A white plate containing two crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

This easy Leftover Stuffing Waffles recipe turns your leftover holiday stuffing into crispy golden waffles with perfectly soft and fluffy insides. Stuffing waffles are a tasty treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a snack at anytime of the day.

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Let’s talk about stuffing recipes because I have more than a few… My family always requests Spinach Stuffing Balls and my Classic Homemade Stuffing at every holiday turkey dinner. I am happy to oblige because I love both recipes. And if I make extra stuffing, there’s 100% chance I’ll be making these Stuffing Waffles!

Savory Leftover Stuffing Waffles

Making delicious recipes out of leftovers is my jam! Anyone can reheat a plate of holiday turkey dinner in the microwave but creating entirely new recipes from the leftovers is another skill set. If you have leftover turkey dinner after the holidays, you are sitting on a goldmine.

A plate stacked high with crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

You’ve been cooking for days and now it’s time to reap the benefits. I always start with homemade Turkey Stock. Once it’s simmering away on the stove, I tackle the leftover turkey. If there’s football, I make baked Turkey Dinner Sliders and if I’m feeling a little spicy, I’ll make Turkey Enchiladas.

Got leftover Cranberry Sauce? This tart and tangy jam is so easy to repurpose into a dessert or cocktail. I always mix it into some mayonnaise for the ultimate turkey sandwich.

Finally, there’s the home made stuffing. It’s extra carbs on a sandwich and gets mushy baking in a Turkey Pot Pie… the solution is to make Stuffing Waffles! It may seem strange but according to the internet, you can cook almost anything in a waffle iron.

Ingredients required to make Leftover Stuffing Waffles.

So, here is my post holiday gift to you. Get out those waffle irons and get ready to indulge in the ultimate savory waffle. It’s crispy and golden on the inside with a lovely fluffy interior and it makes your kitchen smell like Thanksgiving dinner all over again!

These savory waffles are delicious topped with turkey gravy and cranberry sauce but if you want to add some turkey meat, go right ahead! Where are my sweet and savory peeps at? I know you’re thinking about drizzling syrup or honey (or hot honey!) on these waffles. Just do it. YOLO.

Process images showing how to mix up batter and cook leftover Stuffing Waffles.

Ingredients for Leftover Savory Stuffing Waffles

Besides leftover stuffing, there are only three other ingredients in the stuffing mixture. There’s a little extra turkey gravy for moisture, some turkey broth, and a few chopped green onions. Top the Stuffing waffles with leftover cranberry sauce and even more gravy.

  • Leftover Turkey Stuffing
  • Turkey Gravy (or whipping cream)
  • Turkey Broth (or chicken stock)
  • Green Onions (feel free to substitute fresh parsley or garden chives)
  • Cranberry Sauce
A long white platter containing two crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with cranberry sauce.

These stuffing waffles are delicious on their own but here are a few suggestions to add some extra flavour and texture to your stuffing waffles.

  • Dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness and texture to your leftover stuffing waffles.
  • Pecans add fall flavour and crunch.
  • Use Sausage Stuffing to bring an extra meaty and savoury touch.
  • A drizzle of maple syrup adds sweetness and warmth throughout your stuffing waffles. Add it to the batter or drizzle over the waffles.
A white plate containing two crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

Kitchen Tools for this Recipe

This waffle recipe was tested with a six-inch Belgian waffle iron. If you have an 8-inch waffle maker, it will also work. Just be mindful that you won’t be able to make as many waffles. If you don’t have a waffle maker, you could also make stuffing pancakes.

Or use a sandwich press or a heavy pan on top of the pancake and apply pressure to get it to cook well. Make sure to flip pancakes halfway through cooking (about 2 minutes in).

You will also need a large mixing bowl, mixing spoon or spatula, and measuring cups/spoons.

A plate stacked high with crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

How to Make Leftover Stuffing Waffles

To begin, preheat the waffle iron and spray it with cooking spray. This helps the waffles release and makes cleanup easier.

Next, make the waffle batter in a large mixing bowl. Add the stuffing, broth, eggs, and gravy them mix well. The texture will be stiff and thick, unlike classic waffle batter.

Scoop ¾ cup waffle batter onto the waffle iron and spread it out. It will not rise so even it out and go right to the edges.

A plate stacked high with crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

Close the waffle iron and press it closed. Cook batter for about 5 minutes or until the edges are crispy and golden brown. All waffle irons are different so check it in 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining stuffing mixture until it is all gone. Keep waffles warm in 200 F oven until ready to serve.

Garnish stuffing waffles with green onions and top with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce or your favourite syrup. Serve immediately.

A fork stuck in a pile of crispy stuffing waffles.

To store leftover stuffing waffles, layer them into a resealable bag with pieces of parchment paper in between to prevent sticking. Place them in the refrigerator and eat within 1-2 days.

Freeze stuffing waffles by placing them in a single layer on a baking tray in the freezer for 1 hour to flash freeze them. Move frozen waffles into a resealable bag and store in the freezer for 2 months.

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Yield: 6 servings

Savory Leftover Stuffing Waffles

A white plate containing two crispy golden Stuffing Waffles topped with gravy and cranberry sauce.

This easy recipe for Leftover Stuffing Waffles turns your leftover holiday stuffing into crispy golden waffles with perfectly soft and fluffy insides. Stuffing waffles are a tasty treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a snack at anytime of the day.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups leftover Turkey Stuffing
  • ¼ cup Turkey Broth
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons leftover turkey gravy
  • 2 Tablespoons Green Onions; chopped
  • Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce to serve

Instructions

    1. Preheat waffle iron and spray with non-stick spray.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the stuffing, broth, eggs, and gravy. (Note: Texture should be stiff and thick, not like pancake batter)
    3. Scoop ¾ cup waffle batter onto waffle iron and spread it out. NOTE: It will not rise so even it out and go right to the edges.
    4. Close the waffle iron and press it closed. Cook batter for about 5 minutes or until the edges are crispy and golden. (Note: All waffle irons are different so check it in 2 minutes)
    5. Repeat with remaining batter until it is all gone. Keep waffles warm in 200 F oven until ready to serve.
    6. Garnish stuffing waffles with green onions and serve with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 477mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 15g

Nutritional calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator.

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3 comments

  1. nancy

    what a great recipe to use up leftover stuffings from thanksgiving! such a delicious and smart method!

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  2. Jennifer Caldwell

    In the instructions it says to “mix the stuffing, broth, eggs, and gravy” but gravy is not in the ingredients list and there’s no quantity.

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    1. Bernice Hill

      Yes! You are correct. Somehow the 2 Tablespoons of leftover turkey gravy was omitted as I wrote the recipe. Thank you for letting me know Jennifer.

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