Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Printable)

Crispy stuffing waffles sandwich tender chicken and tangy cranberry mayo for a festive handheld delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Stuffing Waffles

01 - 4 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or store-bought)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 80 ml chicken broth
04 - 30 ml melted butter
05 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Chicken Filling

06 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
07 - 30 ml chicken broth
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cranberry Mayo

11 - 80 ml mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - 1/2 cup baby arugula or baby spinach

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter. Mix until moistened but not soggy.
03 - Scoop about 1/3 cup of stuffing mixture per waffle into the waffle iron. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make eight small waffles. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Warm gently until heated through.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread a thin layer of cranberry mayo on one waffle. Top with a generous spoonful of shredded chicken and optional arugula or spinach. Cap with another waffle and repeat for all sliders.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns leftover stuffing into something people actually get excited about, crispy on the outside and soft in the center.
  • The cranberry mayo is tangy enough to cut through the richness without tasting like dessert.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble them in under five minutes when guests show up.
02 -
  • If your stuffing mixture feels too dry, add an extra tablespoon of broth (too wet and the waffles will steam instead of crisp).
  • Let the waffles cool on a rack, not a plate, or the steam will make the bottoms soggy.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice in the mayo (it's the difference between bland and balanced).
03 -
  • Press the waffle iron lid down gently but don't smash it (you want texture, not a pancake).
  • If you're using homemade stuffing, make sure it's well-seasoned (bland stuffing makes bland waffles).
  • For extra crispy waffles, brush the cooked waffles lightly with melted butter and toast them for a minute before assembling.
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