Waffle Stuffing
Description
The addition of frozen waffles provides a new twist to the sweet and savory flavors of traditional stuffing. Try this side dish recipe this Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup chopped celery
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 pinch paprika, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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10 frozen buttermilk waffles, toasted and cut into bite-size pieces
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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2 eggs, beaten
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and apple in the hot butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in sage, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, and maple syrup; stir to combine and reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add waffles and toss until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pecans and buttermilk; toss until completely coated. Stir in eggs to bind everything together.
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Spoon stuffing into a large casserole dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.