This stuffing waffle recipe is the ultimate Thanksgiving hack

Have you heard of a stuffing waffle recipe? As the Thanksgiving feast is starting to take shape, many home cooks are looking for new, creative ways to add a little fun to food extravaganza. This Butterball recipe is perfect both for the holiday and for all those leftovers.

In the food world, there can be a few ideas that always bring a little fun to the table. Using various kitchen essentials in creative ways makes for cooking creativity. That waffle maker is often used beyond the breakfast table.

While that age old question, can you waffle it, has brought all types of food innovation, it is time to put it to use on Thanksgiving. From adding a little fun to the table to transforming all those leftovers, this stuffing waffle recipe will have people talking all the way till Christmas.

Recently, Butterball released a variety of new recipes for Thanksgiving. While many people are excited to try the brined turkey recipes, the annual holiday food feast is more than just the bird. All the delicious side dishes are just as important as the big bird.

How do you make this stuffing waffle recipe?

Available via the Butterball website, the stuffing waffle recipe is meant to transform leftovers. Basically, the idea is to turn all that leftover stuffing, turkey, and other side dishes into a new dish. Whether stacked high or folded over, this recipe is a must try.

Here’s how to make the stuffing waffle recipe from Butterball.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounces) turkey-flavored instant stuffing mix
• 1 egg
• 2 large sweet potatoes, mashed (can substitute russet potatoes, if desired)
• 1 (1/2-pound) cooked BUTTERBALL® Turkey Breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted turkey gravy
• 1 cup green beans
• Special Equipment: foil, nonstick cooking spray, waffle maker

Directions:

• Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Spread cooked stuffing onto baking sheet and allow to cool slightly. Transfer cooled stuffing to large bowl and add egg; mix well. Divide stuffing mixture into two portions.
• Place sheets of foil over two plates; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange stuffing portions on each plate. Press stuffing into compact circle (about the size of waffle maker) to form a stuffing patty.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to firm up slightly. Turn on waffle maker; start reheating sweet potatoes and green beans.
• Once waffle maker is hot, spray with cooking spray and flip (or slide off plate with a spatula) stuffing patty onto waffle maker. Close top and press down slightly. Allow waffle to cook until golden brown and toasted.
• Place cooked waffle on cutting board; slice in half. Spread each half with warmed sweet potatoes and top with turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy and green beans. Top with second half of waffle. Serve immediately. Repeat with remaining stuffing portion.

While this recipe might become a day after Thanksgiving favorite, there is another option on the table. Since many people are looking to add a little creativity to the holiday table, why not serve stuffing waffles for the main feast.

Instead of piling that stuffing in a bowl for everyone to have a scoop, considering making a plate of stuffing waffles. It has all the same flavors but served in a different format. For anyone who likes the “crunchier” bits of stuffing, this idea is quite appealing.

Plus, if portion size is a concern, this idea could ensure that everyone gets at least one serving of stuffing. After all, fighting around the holiday table is never a good thing.

For traditionalist, the stuffing waffle recipe really doesn’t completely change the stuffing itself. It still has all the flavor, it just has a different appearance. And, if a kitchen is cramped on oven and stove space, this recipe idea is a big problem solver.

What do you think of this Thanksgiving food idea? What other Thanksgiving hacks do you use for all the holiday cooking?