Thanksgiving Waffles

by Mindie May Hilton
SusanvilleStuff Food Blogger

I first learned of Thanksgiving Waffles while watching an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, And Dives. I prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast every year for my family from scratch. It is a lot of work, but always worth it in the end. Problem is, it’s only May, and I am already craving those savory holiday flavors once more.

If you love a traditional Thanksgiving feast as much as I do, and don’t want to wait, please give my recipe for Easy Thanksgiving Mini Dressing Waffles a try. They are super easy, and quick to prepare any day of the year.

They would also make a great recipe, to use up leftovers after Thanksgiving. Remember to pin this recipe on Pinterest, or share on your Facebook page, so you will have it in the Fall.

Easy Thanksgiving Mini Dressing Waffles
Serves 4 (makes 8 mini waffles)

Ingredients:

• 1 (6 oz) box of stuffing mix
• 1/2 stick of butter (to prepare stuffing)
• 2 eggs
• non stick butter flavored spray
• 1 (4 oz) package of instant mashed potatoes or homemade mashed potatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce ( I prefer whole berry)
• 1 (12 oz) jar of roasted turkey gravy
• 1 package of oven roasted turkey breast (good quality deli meat)

Directions:

Step 1. Make Mini Waffles:

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Let stuffing cool to room temperature.  Then stir in 2 eggs, mix eggs with stuffing until well combined. Preheat waffle maker to high.  Shape stuffing into 8 small even sized balls.  Spray your waffle maker with non stick butter flavored cooking spray, top and bottom, before placing stuffing inside to brown.

If you have a large round Belgian style waffle maker, you will be able to make 4 mini waffles at one time. Place one ball of stuffing in each quadrant of your waffle maker. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and brown. Repeat to make 4 more mini waffles.

Step 2. Make Mashed Potatoes, Heat Gravy, And Turkey:

You may use leftover mashed potatoes, or make some from scratch.  To save time, you may also choose to prepare instant mashed potatoes, according to package directions. I prefer Baby Reds flavored instant mashed potatoes.

Heat gravy according to package directions. Heat turkey deli meat on a microwave safe plate for a few seconds, until warm.

Step 3. Assemble:

For an adult dinner serving, take two small mini waffles, top with a little cranberry sauce, hot mashed potatoes, deli meat, and gravy.