Kittencal's Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with Kittencal’s Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing, a flavorful and festive take on classic stuffing that combines the savory richness of browned sausage with the sweet tang of dried cranberries. Aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, paired with sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, infuse every bite with comforting warmth. The recipe balances the perfect texture with day-old bread cubes soaked in chicken broth and a hint of buttery richness, all brought together with beaten eggs for a cohesive bake. Finished to golden perfection in the oven, this stuffing delivers a crisp top and tender interior that’s sure to impress. Whether served alongside turkey at Thanksgiving or as a show-stopping side for any special occasion, this hearty dish offers crowd-pleasing flavors you’ll crave year-round.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground sausage
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 8 cups day-old bread cubes
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 4

Stir in the dried cranberries, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the cranberries and combine the flavors.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, and the onion-celery mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth evenly over the mixture, ensuring the bread cubes absorb the liquid. Stir in the beaten eggs and fresh parsley.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the stuffing to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3480.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7808.5

Total Fat 254.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 865.9mg	0%
Sodium 15988.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1100.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.0g	0%
Total Sugars 168.8g
Protein 302.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1697.1mg	0%
Iron 45.9mg	0%
Potassium 3657.2mg	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: 29.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 55.7%