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Easy Sausage Stuffing

My family's holiday table wouldn't be complete without this sausage stuffing, a tried-and-true favorite that always hits the spot. It begins with a nifty shortcut: store-bought bread stuffing cubes, which eliminate the effort of cutting and drying out bread – an absolute lifesaver during the busy holiday season. Then come the essentials for a classic stuffing base: butter (because everything's better with butter, right?😏), onions, and celery.🍞🧈🧅

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (about 8 cups) store-bought unseasoned bread stuffing
  • 113 g (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 large sweet or yellow onion , diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper , diced
  • 3 large celery stalks , half lengthwise and sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 796 g ( 7 sausage links) spicy or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, broken into bite-size chunks
  • 2-¾ cups water combined with 1 tablespoon Knorr Granulated chicken flavor
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 10 fresh sage leaves , chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh Rosemary , chopped
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper , to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves or Italian parsley , chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper , adjust to taste
  • kosher salt , if needed (adjust to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the stuffing cubes into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, red bell pepper, and celery. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped sage, rosemary, thyme, and cilantro (or parsley). Transfer the cooked vegetable mixture to the bowl with the bread stuffing, making sure to scrape out every last bit from the pan.
  4. In the same pan, cook the spicy Italian sausage over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until it's browned and thoroughly cooked. Use a metal spatula to break up the sausage into pieces no larger than ¼-inch.
  5. In the same pan, cook the spicy Italian sausage over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until it's browned and thoroughly cooked. Use a metal spatula to break up the sausage into pieces no larger than ¼-inch.
  6. Add the cooked sausage (and any fat from the pan) to the bread stuffing and vegetables. Gently toss to combine.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, water, and Knorr Granulated chicken flavor until well combined. Gradually pour this liquid mixture into the bread, sausage, and vegetable mixture. Lightly toss everything together to combine, being careful not to break up the bread too much. This step helps to distribute the moisture and flavor evenly throughout the stuffing.
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  9. Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 65-75 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
  10. Once done, let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • To store the stuffing, cool it to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, either warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil for 15-20 minutes or microwave individual portions, covered, on medium, checking and stirring every minute until heated through.
  • Make-Ahead & Freeze
  • To make the Sausage Stuffing ahead of time, simply assemble it a day before you need it and keep it covered in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, just bake it as per the recipe. For freezing, cool the baked stuffing, then freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge for a day and reheat in a 325°F oven, covered with foil, until it's thoroughly heated.