Sausage Stuffing

Get ready to elevate your holiday table with this hearty and flavorful sausage stuffing recipe, a savory dish that combines perfectly seasoned Italian sausage, crusty bread cubes, and a medley of aromatics like onion, celery, and garlic. Infused with fresh herbs such as parsley, sage, and thyme, and moistened with a rich blend of chicken broth and eggs, this stuffing is baked to perfection with a golden, crisp top. Whether you're planning your Thanksgiving feast or looking to liven up a cozy dinner spread, this versatile stuffing delivers a delectable combination of textures and robust flavors. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for feeding a crowd and serves as the ultimate comforting side dish to roast turkey, chicken, or pork. Keywords: sausage stuffing recipe, holiday stuffing, Thanksgiving side dish, homemade stuffing with sausage.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 8 cups Crusty bread (cubed, preferably day-old, about 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausage using a slotted spoon and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly mixed.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread and sausage mixture. Gently mix until the bread is moistened but not soggy.

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. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 8

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3323.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7275.1

Total Fat 252.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 811.5mg	0%
Sodium 16196.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 994.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.0g	0%
Total Sugars 77.1g
Protein 280.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1580.1mg	0%
Iron 60.9mg	0%
Potassium 3879.1mg	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: 30.9%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 54.0%