Description

This Garlic Butter Tossed Heavenly Waffles Holiday Stuffing is a rich, aromatic dish featuring crisp Heavenly Waffles cubes combined with warm garlic herb butter, sautéed vegetables, and spicy sausage. Baked to golden perfection with turkey stock, this savory stuffing is an indulgent and cozy addition to your Thanksgiving or winter holiday feast.

Ingredients

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Heavenly Waffles

8 cooked Heavenly Waffles, cut into 1-inch cubes

Herb Butter Base

1 stick salted butter
1 garlic clove, pasted
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced sage
Maldon salt (to taste)

Vegetables and Sausage

1 package Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
1 small yellow onion, small diced
5 celery stalks, diced

Additional Liquids

2 cups turkey stock

Instructions

Prepare the Heavenly Waffles. Cook 8 Heavenly Waffles (about 4×4 inches each). Allow them to cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch cubes and set aside to dry slightly while prepping other ingredients.
Make the Herb Butter Base. In a large sauté pan, melt 1 stick of salted butter over medium heat. Stir in the pasted garlic clove, fresh thyme, minced rosemary, and minced sage. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Sauté the Vegetables. Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the herb butter. Season lightly with Maldon salt. Cook until the onions become translucent and the celery starts to soften.
Brown the Sausage. In a separate skillet, brown the Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage. Strain off the rendered fat. Add the cooked sausage to the pan with the sautéed vegetables and herb butter, stirring to combine well.
Combine Everything. Place the Heavenly Waffles cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sausage-vegetable-herb mixture over the waffles and gently toss to coat without crushing the waffle pieces.
Assemble the Stuffing. Butter a 12×8-inch casserole dish. Evenly add the stuffing mixture to the dish. Slowly pour 2 cups of turkey stock over the top and give a light stir to distribute the stock without breaking the waffle cubes. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Bake. Bake the casserole at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is hot and tender. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use day-old or cooled Heavenly Waffles to ensure they hold up well without becoming soggy.
Adjust the hot sausage quantity or type to suit your spice preference.
Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage are key to building aromatic flavor but dried herbs can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
Turkey stock can be substituted with chicken stock or vegetable broth if preferred.
Covering the casserole while baking keeps the stuffing moist and ensures even cooking.
Allow the stuffing to rest after baking to help it set before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: holiday stuffing, savory stuffing, garlic butter stuffing, Heavenly Waffles recipe, Thanksgiving side dish, sausage stuffing, baked stuffing