In The Loop Magazine Recipes / Greet Hwy 68 Loop

Stuffing Waffles Topped with Cranberry Sauce

Step 1: Waffle Mix

Ingredients:

  • Waffle mix, I use Bisquick
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley, fresh chopped or dry
  • 1 teaspoon  Thyme, dry
  • 1 teaspoon Sage, ground
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Non-stick cooking spray and waffle iron

Directions:

  • Follow the waffle mix recipe add in all herbs. Mix well.
  • Preheat Waffle iron

Step 2: Stuffing

Leftover stuffing from Thanksgiving is perfect for day after to make waffles or make you favorite recipe for year round stuffing waffles.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Stick of butter
  • 3 Stalks celery, cut 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 Small onion, cut 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Sage, ground
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme, dry
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bag of Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Chicken stock, extra if needed
  • Turkey or chicken liver, fried in pan and cooked completely, cut into small pieces (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Chestnuts, chopped small (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dried Cranberries (optional)
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter then add celery and onion, sauté until soft.
  • In a large bowl mix celery, onions and all remaining ingredients.
  • Spray large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, put bread mixture inside casserole dish lightly spreading out with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.

Preparing Waffles:

  • Mix stuffing with waffle mix,  making sure it's liberally coated.
  • Spray waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Fill each space with a heap of stuffing mixture be careful not to overfill.
  • Bake about 4-5 minutes and golden brown.
  • Serve topped with homemade cranberry sauce.

Step 3: Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 Bag of Cranberry
  • 1 small Orange, cut into small pieces (optional)

Directions:

  • Prepare the amount of Cranberry you desire by following the instruction on bag.
  • Add 1/2-1 fully cut small orange to cranberry when a rolling boil starts.
  • Pull of heat and place in heat proof bowl, cool completely and refrigerate.

Drink recommendation: Mimosa - mix sparkling wine and desired amount of orange juice, garnish with slice of orange and or float frozen strawberry in  champagne flute. Enjoy!