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Sausage Stuffing

This Sausage Stuffing amplifies the taste and texture of boxed stuffing mix with the addition of savory Italian sausage, veggies, and fresh herbs, Easy to prepare, it's absolutely packed with rich, savory flavor and is sure to be a Thanksgiving favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage stuffing, thanksgiving side dishes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 530kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • saute pan

Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce box stuffing mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon large onion diced
  • 3 Tablespoon celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons sage chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Empty the box of stuffing mix into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
    1 12 ounce box stuffing mix
  • In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add vegetables to the bowl of stuffing mix.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon large onion, 3 Tablespoon celery stalks, 3 cloves garlic
  • In the same pan, add the olive oil. When hot, add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon into crumbles. Add to the bowl with vegetables and stuffing mix.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Season to taste and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
    2 cups chicken stock, 2 eggs, 2 Tablespoons sage, 1 Tablespoon thyme, 1 Tablespoon parsley, salt & black pepper
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, uncovered, until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg