Print

Classic Sage and Sausage Stuffing

A close-up of a golden-brown slice of sage and sausage stuffing, garnished with fresh parsley.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A moist and savory bread stuffing infused with sage and sausage, perfect for holiday dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and dried out.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add butter to the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the dried sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the dried bread cubes and cooked sausage to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  7. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, tossing gently until the bread is moistened but not soggy.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and then stir it into the stuffing mixture.
  9. Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, prepare the stuffing up to step 7, cover, and refrigerate. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time.
  • You can use different types of bread like cornbread or challah for a variation.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use turkey broth instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cutcooktaste.com/sage-and-sausage-stuffing-recipe/