Description
This Sausage Stuffing Thanksgiving Recipe is a flavorful and hearty side dish that will be the highlight of your holiday table. The combination of Italian sausage, fresh herbs, and savory seasonings creates a delicious stuffing that pairs perfectly with turkey and all the classic Thanksgiving sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (sweet or hot, your preference!)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old bread, such as French or sourdough, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium is best, so you can control the salt)
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion and celery to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the sausage mixture, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, bread cubes, chicken broth, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve: Serve the sausage stuffing warm as a delicious side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.
Notes
- You can customize this stuffing recipe by adding dried cranberries or cherries for a touch of sweetness, or chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can substitute the Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it altogether.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving recipe, sausage stuffing, holiday side dish, savory stuffing, herb stuffing