Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Traditional Sausage Stuffing is full of fresh sage and herb flavor, has a pudding-like consistency with a crisp topping and is loaded with ground sausage. Learn how easy it is to make the best and most classic Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish completely from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bread 10-12 cups bread cubes*
- 1 large sweet onion finely diced
- 3 stalks celery finely diced
- 4 Tbsp. butter or oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 lb. ground sausage mild or spicy Italian sausage
- 1 Tbsp. each rosemary sage, thyme, fresh
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 3 - 4 cups chicken broth regular sodium
- 1 ½ tsp. salt divided
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Cut bread into ½-inch cubes using a serrated knife.
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Either let bread cubes sit out for 24-48 hours to dry or add to a 275°F oven for 40-45 minutes on a large sheet pan.
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Once breadcrumbs are done drying out, change oven temperature to 375°F.
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Add butter or oil, onion, celery, crushed garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt to a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
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Saute for 7-8 minutes, or until vegetables become tender.
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Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Crumble sausage using a potato masher so there are no large clumps remaining.
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Whisk together eggs, herbs, paprika, 1 cup chicken broth, remaining salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
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Add dried bread cubes to an extra-large bowl and toss together with egg mixture.
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Pour in sautéed veggies and sausage. Mix until well combined.
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Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and pour in stuffing mixture. Pour 2 more cups of broth over the entire dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and check stuffing to see if it needs more broth. If it does, pour remaining ½ cup to 1 cup of broth over the stuffing and return to oven for 20-30 minutes.
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Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To get the top extra crispy, brush with an additional 2 tablespoons of butter and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- White bread, baguette, Challah, and store-bought bread cubes will all work great.