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Classic Sausage and Herb Stuffing

A close-up of a golden brown slice of sausage stuffing, topped with fresh parsley.
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A savory, moist bread stuffing featuring seasoned sausage and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 cups dried bread cubes (about 1 standard loaf)
  • 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat 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. Toss to distribute evenly.
  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 mixture. Gently toss everything together until the bread is evenly moistened. Add more broth, a few tablespoons at a time, if the mixture seems too dry.
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is heated through.

Notes

  • For a crispier top, bake uncovered. For a moister stuffing, you can cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking.
  • You can prepare this make ahead stuffing up to 24 hours in advance. Cover the assembled, unbaked dish and refrigerate. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then add 10 to 15 minutes to the total bake time.
  • To scale this recipe for two servings, use half the ingredients and bake in a small casserole dish for about 30 minutes.

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