Description
Easy Sausage Stuffing is a classic holiday side dish made with Italian sausage, bread cubes, and tons of fresh herbs. Each spoonful is flavorful, moist, and comforting — perfect for sharing with family and friends on Thanksgiving dinner or any other special occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 cups dried bread cubes (about 350 grams), homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and celery and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add stuffing cubes to a large mixing bowl. Add the veggie mixture and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sausages and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
- Add the cooked sausage to the mixing bowl with bread cubes and vegetables.
- Add thyme, rosemary, sage, chicken broth, egg, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss well until evenly combined.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish and bake for 40-50 minutes until the top turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm with turkey if desired. You can store the stuffing in a large ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost and bake in the oven again until heated through.
Notes
How to store: Store the sausage stuffing in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes, or until warm. You can also pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
How to freeze: You can store leftover stuffing in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American