🧇✨ Stuffing Waffles

Crispy, savory, cozy, leftover‑loving — the breakfast that proves Thanksgiving magic should NEVER end.

Let’s talk about leftovers — the unsung heroes of the holiday season. Leftovers don’t judge. Leftovers don’t ask questions. Leftovers don’t care if you spent all your energy shopping, hosting, cooking, or refereeing family debates about who gets the last roll. Leftovers simply sit in the fridge, waiting to be transformed into something magical.

And THIS transformation? This Stuffing Waffle moment? It’s the glow‑up of the century.

Stuffing is already the Beyoncé of Thanksgiving sides — flavorful, comforting, savory, and always the first thing to disappear. But when you press it into a waffle iron? Oh honey… It becomes crispy, golden, breakfast‑worthy perfection.

This recipe is everything you want in a post‑holiday breakfast:

• Uses leftovers
• Takes minutes
• Crispy edges
• Soft centers
• Savory flavor
• Zero stress
• Maximum applause

It’s the kind of recipe that works for:

• Black Friday mornings
• Lazy Saturdays
• Post‑holiday brunch
• Breakfast‑for‑dinner
• “I need something delicious RIGHT NOW” cravings

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “crispy waffle edges” or team “soft and fluffy center”?

Good Morning everybody!! As you are coming home from Black Friday shopping, and are starving, you know there is leftovers in the fridge. It doesn’t seem very much like breakfast?! Well here is a great way to turn your leftovers into the ultimate breakfast food.

Matt and I literally just ate this for breakfast and it’s a winner. I love stuffing, it is my favorite Thanksgiving food! My mom makes the best stuffing ever! Click here for her recipe! I think this is why I love stuffing. Anyways, I love it the next day and the next day and the next. This morning we made stuffing waffles which is way easy to make! This was the breakfast of champions.

 

 

Ingredients

3 cups of leftover Stuffing
2 Eggs
1 tablespoon of butter

 

🍽 Directions

Step 1: Preheat the Waffle Iron

1. Heat your waffle iron to medium‑high.
2. Brush with butter for extra crispiness.

Step 2: Mix the Batter

1. In a bowl, combine stuffing and eggs.
2. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
3. If stuffing is dry, add 1–2 tbsp broth.

Step 3: Press & Cook

1. Scoop stuffing mixture into the waffle iron.
2. Press firmly — stuffing needs commitment.
3. Cook 4–6 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Step 4: Serve

1. Top with butter, gravy, cranberry sauce, or eggs.
2. Enjoy immediately.
3. Prepare for applause.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you top your stuffing waffles with gravy, cranberry sauce, or BOTH

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Waffle, Approx. 4 Servings)

• Calories: ~260
• Protein: 9g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 14g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

🧇 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Stuffing: Carbs + comfort
• Eggs: Protein + structure
• Butter: Flavor + crispiness
• Leftovers: Budget‑friendly brilliance

💬 Reader prompt: Should we try this with cornbread stuffing next time

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Extra crispy: Add 1 tbsp melted butter to the mixture.
• Extra savory: Add chopped herbs or leftover turkey.
• Extra breakfasty: Top with a fried egg.
• Extra festive: Add a drizzle of warm gravy.
• Perfect texture: Don’t open the waffle iron too soon — patience = crispiness.

🔄 Recipe Variations

🍗 Turkey Stuffing Waffles

Add chopped turkey to the mixture.

🧀 Cheesy Stuffing Waffles

Add shredded cheddar.

🌶 Spicy Stuffing Waffles

Add jalapeños or hot sauce.

🍳 Breakfast Stuffing Waffles

Top with eggs + bacon.

🍠 Sweet Potato Stuffing Waffles

Mix in mashed sweet potatoes.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version should we test next for the blog

🧒 Kid Tips

• Cut waffles into strips for dipping.
• Serve with ketchup or ranch (kids love dips).
• Add cheese for extra kid‑friendly flavor.
• Make mini waffles for tiny hands.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Stuffing: Make extra on Thanksgiving — you’ll want it.
• Eggs: Keep a Costco pack on hand.
• Butter: Buy in bulk and freeze.
• Waffle iron: Any brand works — even mini ones.
• Leftovers: Mix and match — stuffing waffles love creativity.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “waffle iron queen” or a “team skillet forever” person

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week’s challenge: Make these Stuffing Waffles, snap a pic, and share it with #LouLouGirlsStuffingMagic. Bonus points if your waffle‑iron‑steam shot is dramatic enough to deserve its own slow‑motion reel.

🥪 Leftover Remix

(If you somehow have leftovers… which you won’t.)

• Stuffing Waffle Sandwich: Add turkey + cranberry sauce.
• Stuffing Waffle Benedict: Top with poached eggs + hollandaise.
• Stuffing Waffle Croutons: Cut into cubes and toast.
• Stuffing Waffle Breakfast Bowl: Add eggs + gravy.
• Stuffing Waffle Pizza: Add cheese + bake.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix should we feature next week