Description
A comforting sausage stuffing that blends savory sausage with aromatic herbs, making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf sturdy bread (day-old country loaf, sourdough, or baguette)
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock (low-sodium)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and dry them on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes, or leave them out overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, crumble in the sausage, and cook until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Scoop the sausage into a bowl and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then add onions and celery. Sauté until soft (about 6 minutes). Add shallots and mushrooms, seasoning lightly with salt, and cook until mushrooms release liquid and start to brown (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic in the last minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, cooked sausage, and sautéed vegetables. Toss gently.
- Whisk together warm chicken stock, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Pour over the bread mixture and stir gently until absorbed.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered casserole dish or fill a cavity if stuffing a bird. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes for a golden top.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for the best texture and avoid overcrowding when browning sausage and mushrooms. Allow resting time after baking for cleaner servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffing, sausage stuffing, holiday side dish, savory, comfort food
