Description
Sausage and Herb Stuffing elevates classic stuffing with savory sausage, fresh herbs, and perfectly toasted bread. Crispy on top, moist inside, and full of flavor, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb crusty bread (sourdough or French), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
8 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Dry the Bread: Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet. Leave overnight or bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until dry.
2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, breaking it up until browned. Transfer to a large bowl, leaving drippings in the pan.
3. Sauté the Aromatics: Add butter to sausage drippings. Add onion and celery; cook 8-10 minutes until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute.
4. Combine the Goods: Scrape vegetable mixture into bowl with sausage. Add bread cubes and fresh herbs; toss to combine.
5. Create the Binder: Whisk chicken broth, eggs, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour over bread mixture and fold gently until moistened.
6. Bake to Perfection: Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
Use stale or toasted bread to prevent mushy stuffing.
Gently fold after adding broth; do not overmix.
Sausage fat and butter are essential for flavor.
Alternatives: ground turkey or chicken, or sautéed mushrooms for vegetarian.
Bread swaps: cornbread, whole wheat, or multigrain.
Herb flexibility: adjust sage, thyme, or rosemary as desired.
Can assemble ahead and refrigerate until baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg