Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Printable View)

Crispy stuffing waffles and shredded chicken blend with cranberry mayo for a flavorful holiday slider.

# What You'll Need:

→ Stuffing Waffles

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

→ Chicken Filling

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

→ Cranberry Mayo

11 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter. Stir until mixture is moist but not soggy.
03 - Scoop 1/3 cup of the mixture per waffle onto the iron. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make eight waffles. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
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, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread cranberry mayo on one waffle. Top with shredded chicken and baby arugula or spinach if desired. Cap with another waffle. Repeat for all sliders.
07 - Serve immediately while waffles remain warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The stuffing waffle gets impossibly crispy outside while staying tender inside, a textural magic that regular bread can't match.
  • Everything comes together in about an hour, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you want something that feels fancy without the fuss.
  • These sliders work equally well as a hot appetizer, a casual lunch, or even a leftovers redemption project.
02 -
  • Don't skip the nonstick spray on the waffle iron, and don't skimp on it either; stuffing mixture has a way of sticking to every crevice if you're not careful.
  • The chicken broth in the stuffing mixture is your control valve for crispiness—too much and you get steamed dumplings, too little and the waffles fall apart.
  • Assemble these right before serving; the waffle loses its crispness as it cools, and the cranberry mayo can soften it further if left too long.
03 -
  • A squeeze of lemon juice on the arugula right before assembly brightens every bite and cuts through the richness perfectly.
  • If your waffle iron has temperature control, stay at medium-high rather than maximum heat; this gives the inside time to cook through while the outside reaches golden.
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