Shirley's Sausage Stuffing

Shirley’s Sausage Stuffing is the ultimate holiday side dish that brings savory comfort to your table. This hearty recipe combines the bold flavors of perfectly browned ground sausage, aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, and sautéed vegetables, all tossed with tender cubes of stale bread. A rich mixture of chicken stock and eggs ties everything together, creating a stuffing that’s both moist and perfectly golden on top. With its crisp edges and fluffy interior, this classic dish is a crowd-pleaser, whether served alongside turkey or enjoyed as a standalone comfort food. Ideal for Thanksgiving or family gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and promises to become a seasonal tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, diced celery stalks
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons, chopped sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 10 cups stale bread cubes
• 1 tablespoon (optional, for greasing) olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, fresh parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and stale bread cubes. Toss until evenly mixed.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and beaten eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring gently to ensure all the bread cubes are moistened but not overly soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Allow the stuffing to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3145.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5622.0

Total Fat 245.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 867.9mg	0%
Sodium 14574.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 643.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.5g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 229.2g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1299.9mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 3571.9mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 45.1%