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Traditional Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Looking for a classic sausage stuffing that puts any boxed mix to shame? This from-scratch sausage stuffing recipe is decadent and delicious, can easily be made ahead, and is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner, or any special meal!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 647 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound stale loaf bakery-style bread* cubed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in ground sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in onion and celery and saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes, and sausage is cooked. Add in butter and allow it to melt.
  4. Whisk in flour until all white specks disappear and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil. Once boiling the mixture will thicken quickly. Once it thickens remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and heavy cream. Set aside.
  6. In a large mixing bowl mix together the stale diced bread*, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs. Slowly pour the cream mixture over it and stir to moisten everything. Then pour the chicken broth and sausage mixture over and stir to combine. Immediately transfer it to the prepared 9x13 pan and spread it out in an even layer.
  7. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, until the top starts to brown. Serve hot.

Notes

  • *If your bread is not dry and stale, it's a good idea to toast your bread before using it to make stuffing.
  • Dice your bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread them out into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 225 degree oven for 30 minutes until stale. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 647kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 915mg (38%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1260IU (25%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647

% Daily Value*

Calories 647kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 915mg 38%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1260IU 25%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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

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