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 mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage stuffing, thanksgiving side dishes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 530kcal
9x13 baking dish
Mixing bowl
saute pan
- 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
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.
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