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Classic Sausage Stuffing

This Herb and Sausage Stuffing is a beloved classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 1 lb. ground sausage (mild, country, sage, etc)
  • 2 small yellow onions chopped
  • 3-4 talks celery chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 16 oz stale bread cut into 1/2 - 1" cubes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter or grease a 3 quart baking dish (I use a 9x13” dish) and set aside.
BROWN SAUSAGE
  1. Add oil and 5 Tbsp of the butter  to a large pan and heat over MED HIGH heat.  Add sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
ADD VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN BROTH
  1. Add onions, celery, thyem, sage and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until onions and celery have softened.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
MIX STUFFING
  1. Slice remaining 3 Tbsp of butter into small cubes and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and parsley.  Add bread cubes and sausage mixture and stir until combined well.
BAKE
  1. Transfer to prepared baking dish and dot with small cubes of butter.  Cover with foil and bake 25-30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake another 20-30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  2. Let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 554IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 554IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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