Mom's Sausage Stuffing

Bring the comfort of the holidays to your table with Mom's Sausage Stuffing, a classic recipe bursting with robust flavors and a perfectly balanced texture. This hearty stuffing combines savory, golden-browned pork sausage with sautéed onions, celery, and garlic for a base that’s both aromatic and satisfying. Cubed, day-old bread absorbs a rich mixture of chicken broth and beaten eggs, while fresh parsley and earthy notes of dried sage and thyme add layers of depth. Baked to golden perfection with a slightly crispy top and soft, tender interior, this homemade stuffing makes the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any comforting family meal. Quick to prepare and serving up to 8, this recipe is your go-to for a filling, flavor-packed accompaniment that's always a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon 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, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon. Transfer the cooked sausage to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the cooked sausage. Stir in the cubed bread, fresh parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs until well combined. Pour the mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, and gently toss everything together until the bread is evenly moistened. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3275.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7118.7

Total Fat 235.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 811.5mg	0%
Sodium 16707.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 982.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.2g	0%
Total Sugars 72.1g
Protein 286.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1552.2mg	0%
Iron 73.3mg	0%
Potassium 4741.0mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 54.6%