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Sausage and Herb Stuffing
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Sausage and Herb Stuffing

This classic sausage and herb stuffing has graced our Thanksgiving table for decades. It is the perfect dressing side dish that has full flavor and the perfect texture.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, easy recipe, Holiday recipe
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 367kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Glass Baking Dish
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Utensil Holder
Canister Set
Canister Set

Ingredients

  • 1 Loaf Bread Stale and cut into cubes
  • 1 Pound Pork Sausage
  • 1 Medium Onion Diced
  • 2 Ribs Celery Diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Sage Diced, can use 2 Tablespoons of dried Sage
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley Diced, can use 2 Tablespoons of dried Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Diced, can use 1 Teaspoon of dried Thyme
  • 16 Ounces Chicken Stock
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter to top the dressing before baking
  • 3/4 Cup Raisins Optional

Instructions

  • Cube the stale bread. If you do not have any stale and dried out bread, use fresh bread and bake in the oven to dry out before using. Place on a half sheet pan to bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    1 Loaf Bread
    Drying Bread
  • Using a skillet brown the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces while cooking. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and sage. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables are soft and tender.
    1 Pound Pork Sausage, 1 Medium Onion, 2 Ribs Celery, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1/4 Cup Fresh Sage
  • Mix the chicken stock, eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread and sausage mixture. Add the dried fruit if desired. Combine using a spoon or your hand.
    1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, 16 Ounces Chicken Stock, 3 Large Eggs, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
    Mixing Ingredients
  • Transfer mixture to a 9 X 13 baking pan that has been sprayed lightly with oil or lightly buttered. if you are putting dried fruit in part of the bread mixture, then use two baking dishes. Dot the top with the thin sliced butter.
    4 Tablespoons Butter, 3/4 Cup Raisins
    Stuffing Mixture Dotted with Butter
  • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Holiday Side Dish

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Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 843mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg