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Sausage Stuffing

A classic, savory sausage stuffing with golden bread cubes, perfect for holiday meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 10 cups bread cubes day-old French or sourdough
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
Sautéed Vegetables & Sausage
  • 1 lb sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Liquid Ingredients
  • 2-2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 eggs beaten

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, and cooked sausage in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Stir in beaten eggs and enough broth to moisten the mixture.
  7. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until top is golden brown.
  9. Garnish with parsley or nuts, serve hot.

Notes

Add dried cranberries or apples for a sweet twist. Can be made ahead and baked before serving.