Creamy Herbed Turkey Over Cornbread Waffles

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Creamy Herbed Turkey Over Cornbread Waffles

This Creamy Herbed Turkey over Cornbread Waffles is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey in a fun and unique way. The creamy herb sauce pairs perfectly with the savory cornbread waffles, creating a comforting dish with layers of flavor. It’s an ideal recipe for the days following Thanksgiving or any time you want a cozy meal with a Southern twist!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, Christmas, leftovers, Thanksgiving, turkey

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 1340kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
12 oz can evaporated milk
14 oz can turkey or chicken broth
4 cloves garlic minced
½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
4 cups cooked and shredded turkey or chicken
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
small handful fresh parsley chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh sage
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
salt to taste
6 prepared cornbread waffles use your favorite cornbread recipe in a regular waffle iron or try these cornbread waffles or these cornbread waffles minus the cheese
1 ½ cups warmed prepared cranberry sauce I recommend homemade

Instructions

In a deep non stick skillet, melt the butter. Once butter is melted sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute until combined.
Slowly add the evaporated milk followed by the broth while whisking. Cook until bubbly and thickened. Then add the Parmesan cheese and garlic. Whisk together until cheese is melted.
Add in turkey, pepper, parsley, sage, and thyme. Add in salt to taste and cook until heated through. If sauce becomes thick you can add in some water or addition broth to thin to desired consistency.
Serve over cornbread waffles along with warmed cranberry sauce. Serves 6.

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