Classic Sausage Stuffing
Sausage Stuffing has savory Italian sausage, bread, vegetables, herbs and spices. It's the perfect side dish for all of your holiday meals.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Italian sausage
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 ribs celery diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds french bread cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
- 28 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage finely chopped (2-3 teaspoons dried)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped (2 tablespoons dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the Italian sausage until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside. Leave the grease in the skillet.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the celery and onions. Stir to coat the veggies in the fats and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are softened. Add garlic, stir and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the bread in a very large mixing bowl. Pour the celery mixture over the bread. Add the chicken broth, eggs, salt, pepper, sage, and parsley to the bowl. Mix gently until combined. Add the sausage and mix once more.
- Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the stuffing to the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Dot the top of the stuffing with the remaining butter.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden. Carefully remove from the oven. Serve immediately (it'll be HOT!) or let sit for 5 to 10 minutes for serving.
Notes
- Buy your french bread ahead of time and leave it on the counter for 1 to 2 days to get a bit hard. This will help give the stuffing more texture. Or you can cut the bread and toast it in a 300 degrees oven on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes.
- For a real time saver, use and unseasoned stuffing mix and just discard the seasoning packet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave.
- You can prepare up to 8 hours in advance. Cover and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
- The stuffing bakes uncovered, however if it begins to brown too quickly cover it with foil.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg
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