Garlic Butter Tossed Heavenly Waffles Holiday Stuffing

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8–10

A rich, aromatic holiday stuffing made with crisp Heavenly Waffles cubes tossed in warm garlic butter, fresh herbs, sautéed veggies, and spicy sausage. A cozy, savory showstopper for Thanksgiving and winter gatherings.

Ingredients

8 cooked Heavenly Waffles, cut into 1-inch cubes
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)
1 package Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
1 small yellow onion, small diced
5 celery stalks, diced
2 cups turkey stock

Instructions

1. Prepare the Heavenly Waffles

Cook 8 Heavenly Waffles (about 4x4 inches each).
Let them cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
Set aside to dry slightly while prepping the other ingredients.

2. Make the Herb Butter Base

In a large sauté pan, melt 1 stick of salted butter over medium heat.
Stir in:

1 pasted garlic clove
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp minced rosemary
1 tsp minced sage

Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Sauté the Vegetables

Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the herb butter.
Season lightly with Maldon salt.
Cook until the onions are translucent and the celery begins to soften.

4. 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 vegetables and herb butter.
Stir to combine.

5. Combine Everything

Place the Heavenly Waffles cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Pour the sausage-vegetable mixture over the cubes.
Toss gently to coat without crushing the waffle pieces.