How to Make Waffle Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Waffles are a beloved breakfast food that can also be enjoyed as a savory dish. One creative and delicious way to use waffles is to make waffle stuffing. This recipe takes the classic comfort food of stuffing and gives it a unique twist by using waffles as the base. The result is a dish that is both comforting and flavorful, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 10 frozen buttermilk waffles, toasted and cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and apple in the hot butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in sage, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, and maple syrup; stir to combine and reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add waffles and toss until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pecans and buttermilk; toss until completely coated. Stir in eggs to bind everything together.
  • Spoon stuffing into a large casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    168 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 128mg