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Classic Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Close-up of fluffy, golden brown sausage stuffing with visible chunks of bread and ground meat, garnished with parsley.
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A savory, moist bread stuffing featuring sausage and fresh herbs, perfect for your holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 cups dried bread cubes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. In a very large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes and the sausage mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and the lightly beaten eggs.
  7. Pour the broth and egg mixture over the bread and sausage. Toss gently until the bread cubes are evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Dot the top evenly with the butter pieces.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is heated through.

Notes

  • For make ahead stuffing: Prepare the mixture completely, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then add 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time.
  • To scale for two servings: Use half the ingredients and bake in a small, 1-quart casserole dish for about 30 minutes.
  • For a crispier top, uncover the stuffing for the last 15 minutes of baking.

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