Pennsylvania Stuffing

Bring the rich, comforting flavors of the Keystone State to your table with this classic Pennsylvania Stuffing recipe. Packed with juicy ground pork sausage, aromatic sautéed celery and onions, and a medley of fresh parsley, sage, and thyme, this hearty dish is the perfect balance of savory and herbaceous. Soft cubes of day-old white bread soak up a flavorful chicken broth and egg mixture, creating a moist yet delightfully crisped stuffing that bakes to golden perfection. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any special occasion, this easy-to-make stuffing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside roasted turkey or enjoy it as a standalone side dish—it’s the ultimate comfort food with a distinctly Pennsylvania twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups celery, diced
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 8 cups day-old white bread, cubed
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon extra butter for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced celery and chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground pork sausage to the center. Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Mix the vegetables and sausage together, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sausage and vegetable mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Pour the broth mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring gently to evenly coat. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2420.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5021.4

Total Fat 250.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 899.2mg	0%
Sodium 10352.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 512.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 203.9g	0%

Vitamin D 85.0IU	0%
Calcium 1308.2mg	0%
Iron 42.1mg	0%
Potassium 2805.6mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 40.1%