Garlic Butter Tossed Heavenly Waffles Holiday Stuffing Recipe
This Garlic Butter Tossed Heavenly Waffles Holiday Stuffing is a creative and savory twist on traditional stuffing, featuring fluffy Heavenly Waffles combined with aromatic herbs, spicy hot sausage, and a flavorful vegetable base. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, this unique dish offers a delightful texture contrast and rich buttery flavor, making it an ideal side for your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Cubes
- 8 cooked Heavenly Waffles, cut into 1-inch cubes
Herb Butter Base
- 1 stick salted butter (about 113g)
- 1 garlic clove, pasted
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon minced sage
- Maldon salt, to taste
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 package Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage (approximately 12 oz or 340g)
- 1 small yellow onion, small diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 5 celery stalks, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
Additional Liquids
- 2 cups turkey stock
Instructions
- Prepare the Heavenly Waffles: Cook 8 Heavenly Waffles (approximately 4×4 inches each). Once cooked, let them cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside to dry slightly while you prepare the 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 for about 1 minute until the herbs become fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the herb butter mixture. Season lightly with Maldon salt. Cook the vegetables until the onions turn translucent and the celery begins to soften, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Brown the Sausage: In a separate skillet, brown the Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage over medium heat until fully cooked and browned. Once cooked, strain off the rendered fat and transfer the sausage to the pan with the sautéed vegetables and herb butter. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Combine Everything: Place the waffle cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot sausage and vegetable mixture over the cubes. Toss gently to coat all the waffle pieces evenly without crushing them.
- Assemble the Stuffing: Butter a 12×8-inch casserole dish generously. Evenly spread the stuffing mixture into the dish. Slowly pour 2 cups of turkey stock over the stuffing, stirring lightly to distribute the liquid without breaking apart the waffle cubes. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the stuffing for 40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown and the center is hot and tender. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Letting the waffle cubes dry slightly helps prevent the stuffing from becoming soggy during baking.
- You can substitute turkey sausage or mild sausage if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of herbs according to your taste preferences.
- Use homemade or store-bought turkey stock for best flavor.
- Covering with foil during baking keeps the stuffing moist; remove foil in the last 10 minutes if you prefer a crispier top.
- This stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or chicken for a festive holiday meal.
Keywords: Holiday stuffing, Heavenly Waffles stuffing, garlic butter stuffing, sausage stuffing, Thanksgiving side dish, savory waffle stuffing
