Classic Sausage Stuffing is your holiday meal's best friend. It's a savory, aromatic dish that brings comfort and warmth to your table. Whether it's Thanksgiving or a cozy Sunday dinner, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Italian sausage adds rich, savory depth and a bit of spice to the stuffing. You can choose mild or spicy, depending on your taste. Crusty bread is the backbone of the stuffing; it soaks up the flavors but holds its shape. Onions and celery provide classic aromatic notes, while garlic gives a gentle kick. Fresh parsley, sage, and rosemary are the herbs that make this dish sing, each bringing their own unique aroma and taste. Salt and black pepper enhance all these flavors. Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist, and melted butter adds richness and helps achieve that crispy top.
This stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or chicken. Add a side of roasted Brussels sprouts or glazed carrots for a complete meal. For a vegetarian version, swap the sausage with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. This ensures it’s ready when you are. Grab a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it up as you go. This should take about 10 minutes. Once browned, scoop the sausage out and set it aside, but leave the drippings in the pan—these are liquid gold for flavor.
In the same skillet, toss in the onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté them in the sausage drippings until they're soft, about 5 minutes. This step not only softens the veggies but also lets them soak up that sausage flavor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread with your cooked sausage and sautéed veggies. Stir in the parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the mixture with chicken broth and melted butter. Toss everything until the bread is evenly coated and moist.
Transfer this mixture into a greased baking dish. Cover with foil to keep it moist, then pop it in the oven for 30 minutes. After that, remove the foil and let it bake for another 15 minutes. This last step crisps up the top just right.
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