Loosen Yer Belt Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

Get ready to indulge this holiday season with the ultimate "Loosen Yer Belt Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing" recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed side dish that’s sure to steal the spotlight at your festive table. This classic stuffing combines savory breakfast sausage, caramelized onions, and crunchy celery with a medley of aromatic fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme. Tossed with day-old bread cubes and a rich blend of chicken stock and eggs, this dish is baked to golden perfection with a crispy, irresistible crust on top. Perfectly balanced with comforting flavors and a touch of elegance, this stuffing is the ideal complement to your Thanksgiving turkey. Whether you're hosting a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, this recipe comes together in just 90 minutes, serving up to 10 guests. Make room on your plate (and maybe loosen that belt)—this stuffing will have everyone going back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 medium, diced celery stalks
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
• 12 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 whole large eggs
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 as needed for greasing olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 3

Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 4

In a very large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage and vegetable mixture, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and eggs. Slowly pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture, gently tossing as you go to evenly moisten the bread.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your Thanksgiving spread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5524.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10679.1

Total Fat 363.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 938.3mg	0%
Sodium 22507.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1511.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 118.2g	0%
Total Sugars 125.0g
Protein 381.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 2708.9mg	0%
Iron 61.2mg	0%
Potassium 7400.5mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 55.8%