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Sweet Potato and Pecan Stuffing

This Sweet Potato and Pecan Stuffing with sausage, raisins, celery, and onions is a perfect choice for your Thanksgiving table.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild country sausage
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions diced into about ½-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks diced into about ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper or more to taste
  • 1 ⅓ cups orange juice
  • 12 ounces unseasoned bread cubes recommend brand: Pepperidge Farm
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 cup raisins golden or dark
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Cook the sausage in a very large skillet or a large pot over medium heat until no pink color remains. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  2. Add the butter to the skillet or pan over medium high heat. When the butter melts, add the sweet potatoes, onions, celery, sage, half the salt, and half the pepper to the pot. Sauté until the onions are soft but do not allow them to brown. Add the orange juice and bring it to a boil. Cook until the sweet potatoes are nearly tender.
  3. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the unseasoned cubed stuffing, sausage, sweet potato mixture, pecans, and raisins. Mix well. Season with the remaining salt and pepper adding more if you think the mixture needs it.
  4. When ready to bake the stuffing, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heavily butter a 15x10 baking dish.
  5. Beat together the eggs and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour over the stuffing mixture and toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake until the top is lightly browned and crisp around the edges (about 50 minutes). Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Mixing the stuffing is easiest with your hands. Take off your jewelry, wash your hands well and just get in there!
  • You'll need a very large 15" x 10" casserole dish for this recipe. If you don't have one that large, just use two or more smaller ones.
  • Eggs act as the binder that holds all the stuffing ingredients together. However, if you're allergic to eggs or avoiding eggs for any reason, you can use any acceptable egg substitute.
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: You can cook the sausage and saute the veggies up to two days ahead of time and store them, covered, in the refrigerator. A few hours before you're ready to bake the stuffing, remove them from the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Proceed with mixing and baking the stuffing.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8263IU (165%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 738mg 31%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8263IU 165%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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