Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Printable format)

Crispy stuffing waffles paired with shredded chicken and cranberry mayo create a festive, savory bite.

# List of ingredients:

→ Stuffing Waffles

01 - 4 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or store-bought)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup chicken broth
04 - 2 tbsp melted butter
05 - Nonstick cooking spray, as needed

→ Chicken Filling

06 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
07 - 2 tbsp chicken broth
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cranberry Mayo

11 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp whole berry cranberry sauce
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - 1/2 cup baby arugula or baby spinach

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter; mix until moist but not soggy.
03 - Scoop about 1/3 cup mixture per waffle into waffle iron; cook 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make 8 waffles. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
04 - Combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm gently until heated through.
05 - Whisk mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread cranberry mayo on one waffle. Top with shredded chicken and optional arugula or spinach. Cap with second waffle. Repeat for all sliders.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Your leftovers suddenly become the main event instead of sad reheated plates.
  • These waffles stay crispy on the outside and tender within, unlike regular bread buns that get soggy.
  • That cranberry-Dijon mayo is the kind of flavor combination that makes people ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • The exact moisture level of your stuffing mixture makes or breaks this recipe—too dry and the waffles won't hold together, too wet and they'll steam instead of crisp.
  • Don't wander away from the waffle iron; these cook faster than you think, and a few extra seconds can mean the difference between golden and burnt.
  • Assemble your sliders right before serving, or the waffle buns will start to soften from the moisture of the mayo and chicken.
03 -
  • Prepare all your components before you start cooking the waffles; assembly will be smooth and everything arrives at the table while the waffles are still warm.
  • If you find yourself with extra stuffing waffles, cool them completely and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, then reheat them in a toaster oven at 350°F for five minutes to restore the crispness.
  • This is the perfect vehicle for leftover turkey if you're working with post-Thanksgiving abundance instead of chicken.
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