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Hearty Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Hearty Sausage Stuffing Recipe


  • Author: Amelia Bryan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12

Description

A rich, savory stuffing made with seasoned turkey sausage, fresh herbs, and perfectly seasoned bread cubes that creates the ultimate holiday side dish.


Ingredients

  • 8 cups unseasoned bread stuffing cubes
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
  • 3 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced fine
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 2¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place stuffing cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking for 10 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer vegetables to stuffing cubes.
  5. In same skillet, cook sausage for 10-12 minutes until browned, breaking into small pieces.
  6. Add sausage and rendered fat to stuffing mixture.
  7. Pour in broth and beaten egg, add herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly moistened.
  8. Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  9. Bake uncovered 70-80 minutes until golden and crispy on top.

Notes

  • Can be assembled one day ahead and refrigerated
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months after baking
  • Use chicken or turkey sausage for halal dietary needs
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes