Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Print View)

Crispy stuffing waffles paired with juicy shredded chicken and tangy cranberry mayo create a festive burst of flavor.

# Components:

→ 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 - 480 g cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
07 - 30 ml chicken broth
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cranberry Mayo

11 - 80 ml mayonnaise
12 - 30 ml 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 - 120 ml baby arugula or baby spinach

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat the surface with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the prepared stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
03 - Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of the stuffing mixture for each waffle. Press into the preheated waffle iron and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to produce 8 small waffles. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Warm gently until heated through.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, whole berry cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread a thin layer of cranberry mayo on one stuffing waffle. Top with a generous spoonful of shredded chicken and a few leaves of arugula or spinach if desired. Place another waffle on top to complete the slider. Repeat for all servings.
07 - Serve immediately while sliders remain warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Stuffing becomes a crispy vessel instead of a side dish, so you get that texture you actually crave.
  • The whole thing comes together in about an hour, making it perfect for impressing people without the stress.
  • That tart-sweet cranberry mayo is the kind of flavor combination that makes people ask for your recipe.
  • It's elegant enough for a dinner party but casual enough to serve on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • The stuffing mixture needs to be moist but not soupy; if it's too wet, your waffles will steam instead of crisp up and turn into a dense brick.
  • Don't skip the cooling on the wire rack—it lets the exterior stay crispy instead of getting soggy from trapped steam.
03 -
  • Make the cranberry mayo and prep the chicken before you start waffling so assembly is quick and everything stays warm.
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store—it's already seasoned and tender, saving you time and effort without sacrificing quality.
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