Description
Stove Top Stuffing Waffles are a delightful twist on traditional waffles, made from leftover stuffing. They offer a crispy texture and rich flavors, perfect for holiday sides or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (6 oz) Stove Top stuffing mix (any variety)
- 1½ cups hot water or chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled sausage or bacon
- ¼ cup sautéed mushrooms or onions
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free stuffing mix
- Dairy-free: Replace butter with olive oil and omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese
- Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and skip meat additions
Instructions
- Prepare the Stuffing Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Stove Top stuffing mix with hot water or chicken broth. Stir thoroughly, add melted butter, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the Binding Ingredients: Add beaten eggs, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley to the stuffing mixture. Fold until combined. Optional: Fold in cooked sausage or sautéed vegetables.
- Preheat and Prepare Your Waffle Iron: Set waffle iron to medium-high heat and spray plates with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the Waffles to Golden Perfection: Scoop ½ to ¾ cup of the mixture onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Keep Warm and Repeat: Transfer finished waffles to a 200°F oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining batter.
- Serve Immediately: Serve waffles hot, topped with butter, gravy, sour cream, or a fried egg.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different add-ins like vegetables or different cheeses.
- For extra crispiness, place waffles directly on the oven rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220-250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Stove Top Stuffing Waffles, holiday sides, breakfast waffles