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!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1340kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 14 oz can turkey broth or chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 4 cups turkey or chicken, cooked and shredded
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- small handful fresh parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- salt to taste
- 6 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 cranberry sauce warmed, 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 1340kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1335mg | Potassium: 2685mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 97g | Vitamin A: 2177IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 2064mg | Iron: 3mg