Classic Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Find the perfect Classic Sausage Stuffing Recipe with 5 delicious flavors to make your meals unforgettable and full of rich taste
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet or mild Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups day-old white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 ounces)
- 2 cups day-old whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the stuffing cooks evenly.
- Toast bread cubes by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for about 15 minutes until slightly crisp but not browned.
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling and cooking until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onion and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Combine toasted bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed veggies, chopped sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Pour beaten eggs over the mixture, then slowly add chicken broth, stirring gently to moisten without making it soupy.
- Transfer the mixture into a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top.
- Let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry and make serving easier.
Notes
This classic sausage stuffing recipe combines savory Italian sausage, fresh herbs, and toasted bread cubes to create a moist, flavorful, and comforting holiday side dish that’s easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.