Dee's Sausage Stuffing

Transform your holiday table with Dee's Sausage Stuffing, a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring savory Italian sausage—choose mild for a subtle kick or spicy for bold flavor—paired with aromatic herbs like fresh parsley, sage, and thyme, this dish is an irresistible combination of hearty and fragrant. The base of cubed, day-old crusty bread soaks up a rich blend of sautéed vegetables, chicken stock, and gently beaten eggs, ensuring a tender yet slightly crisp texture after baking. Ready in just over an hour with simple prep steps, this flavorful stuffing is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering. Serve it as a standout side dish alongside your favorite mains, and watch it disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 12 cups Crusty bread, cubed (preferably day-old)
• 2 cups Chicken stock (low sodium)
• 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing baking dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the diced onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken stock and eggs. Pour the mixture over the bread mixture and gently toss until the bread absorbs the liquid. Let it sit for 5 minutes to ensure even absorption.

Step 6

Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3226.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7117.4

Total Fat 262.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 878.2mg	0%
Sodium 15621.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 930.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.6g	0%
Total Sugars 69.9g
Protein 272.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1527.7mg	0%
Iron 39.1mg	0%
Potassium 3801.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 51.9%