This Thanksgiving Eggs Benedict recipe takes your holiday meal leftovers and turns them into a delicious thanksgiving leftover breakfast Benedict. A stuffing waffle is topped with leftover sliced turkey breast and topped with a perfectly poached egg. A drizzle of gravy and a side of cranberry sauce brings a sweet and savory comfort into breakfast or brunch.
I love recipes that give holiday leftovers a second life, and this one feels extra special on a lazy weekend morning after the big meal. If you've already tried my Turkey Cranberry Sliders, this is another must-make recipe for your post holiday table.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Leftover magic: turns stuffing, turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce into a whole new meal.
Balanced flavors: savory waffles, runny egg yolk, rich gravy, and tart cranberry come together beautifully.
Special brunch: feels like restaurant-worthy dish made right at home.
Key Ingredients for Leftover Thanksgiving Breakfast
- Stuffing: acts as the base for the waffles, giving them a crispy, savory texture.
- Turkey: adds protein and hearty flavor, perfect for layering.
- Eggs: poached and layered on top for that classic Benedict finish.
- Turkey gravy: brings everything together with a savory sauce.
- Cranberry sauce: offers a tart, sweet contrast to the richness.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Chicken instead of turkey for a different but still delicious option.
- Boxed stuffing mix if you don't have leftovers on hand.
- Hollandaise sauce instead of gravy for a more traditional Benedict flavor.
Variations on Turkey Benedict with Stuffing
- Breakfast sausage instead of turkey for a morning twist.
- Sweet potato waffles instead of stuffing waffles for another Thanksgiving inspired version.
- Fried eggs instead of poached eggs if you prefer a crisp edge on your yolks.
Tips for Leftover Stuffing Waffles
- Preheat fully: a hot waffle iron helps crisp up the stuffing.
- Don't overmix: just press the stuffing enough to hold; too much can make it gummy
- Cook eggs last: poach the eggs just before serving so they stay warm and runny. If you don't want to do a traditional poach, try my Air Fryer Poached Eggs.
More Easy Turkey Recipes You'll Love
If you liked this recipe, you may also enjoy my Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole, Turkey Tostadas, Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits, and Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins.
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📖 Recipe
Thanksgiving Eggs Benedict
Equipment
- Skillet
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Ingredients
For the Stuffing Waffles
- 1⅓ cup leftover stuffing
- 1 large egg optional
For the Benedict
- 4 large large eggs
- ½ ounces leftover Turkey
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ½ cup turkey gravy
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 large egg egg and 1⅓ cup leftover stuffing. If your stuffing already sticks together well, you may leave the egg out.
- Place ⅓ cup of stuffing mixture onto hot waffle iron. Close lid and cook until waffle is browned and crispy.
- While waffles are cooking, add water to a large skillet (add enough water to be at least 4 inches deep). Bring water to a boil.
- To poach the eggs, give the water a stir several times in a clockwise direction.
- Gently add the egg to the boiling water and let the water swirl and cook around the egg, about 1 minute. Egg will be opaque and white will have surrounded the egg. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Place turkey on stuffing waffle while egg is cooking.
- Gently remove egg from poaching water and carefully place it over top of the turkey and stuffing waffle.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of warmed turkey gravy over top of egg and garnish with parsley. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve with ¼ cup cranberry sauce on the side.
