Description
This Easy Sausage Stuffing is a savory, comforting holiday classic made with seasoned sausage, bread cubes, onions, celery, and herbs. Perfectly golden on top and moist inside, it’s the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
- 10 cups cubed day-old bread (white, sourdough, or cornbread)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning (or a mix of sage, thyme, and rosemary)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add butter to the skillet and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes, sausage, sautéed vegetables, and poultry seasoning. Mix well.
- Pour in broth gradually while tossing until bread is moistened but not soggy.
- Stir in beaten eggs, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use cornbread or sourdough for extra flavor.
- Add apples, cranberries, or chestnuts for a festive twist.
- For extra crisp edges, spread stuffing in a larger pan for more surface area.
- Make ahead: Assemble stuffing up to 1 day in advance and bake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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