Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Printable)

Crispy stuffing waffles with tender shredded chicken and tangy cranberry mayo in a holiday-inspired slider.

# Components:

→ 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 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter. Mix until moist but not soggy.
03 - Scoop 1/3 cup of stuffing mixture per waffle and press into the waffle iron. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make 8 waffles. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
04 - Combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm gently until heated through.
05 - Whisk mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread a thin layer of cranberry mayo on one waffle. Top with a generous spoonful of shredded chicken and optional arugula or spinach. Cover with another waffle to form a slider. Repeat for all sliders.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Stuffing waffles give you that crispy, salty-savory texture you crave without needing a full Thanksgiving dinner.
  • The cranberry mayo adds just enough sweet-tangy brightness to balance the richness and keep things interesting.
  • These come together faster than you'd expect, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a solo lunch that feels special.
02 -
  • If your stuffing mixture is too wet, the waffles won't crisp up properly and you'll end up with soggy buns instead of the perfect vehicle for the filling.
  • Don't press the stuffing into the waffle iron too hard, or it'll compact and cook unevenly. Let gravity and the heat do the work.
  • The cranberry mayo can be made up to a day ahead, which takes the stress out of assembly day.
03 -
  • Chill leftover waffles and reheat them in a toaster oven for 5 minutes to restore that crucial crispiness without drying them out.
  • If your waffle iron runs hot, check the waffles around the 4-minute mark so you don't end up with charred edges.
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