Sausage Stuffing - Spend With Pennies

Sausage stuffing is a delicious variation of our favorite stuffing recipe.

In this recipe, a savory stuffing is baked with pork sausage, onions, and savory herbs.

Prep ahead – This sausage stuffing recipe can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time. Pair it with turkey, chicken, or pork chops with homemade gravy.
It’s versatile – Change up the textures and flavors in this recipe by mixing in chopped nuts, dried fruit, or other veggies.

Ingredients for Sausage Stuffing

Sausage – Any ground pork sausage will work, I prefer breakfast sausage but mild or hot Italian sausage is also a great option.

Bread Cubes – Buy cubes or dry your own bread. Sandwich bread (any variety), sourdough, or even cornbread will add flavor and texture.

Broth – Use boxed, canned, or homemade chicken or turkey broth to moisten the crumbs.

Variations – Celery and onion add a traditional savory flavor to the stuffing. You can add other vegetables or fruits. Try fried sliced mushrooms, cooked apples, fresh or dried cranberries, chunks of roasted butternut squash, toasted walnuts or pecans, and even a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

unmixed ingredients of stuffing in a dish

PRO TIP: Make your own dried bread cubes by either spreading them on a baking sheet and letting them air-dry overnight or bake them for 15-20 minutes in an oven set to 250°F.

How to Make Sausage Stuffing

Brown sausage in a skillet and save the drippings.
Add butter to the pan and cook the onion, celery, garlic, and seasonings per the recipe below.
Toss bread cubes, sausage, and broth until moistened.
Transfer to a casserole dish and bake.

ingredients of stuffing with celery in a pan

How to Store Sausage Stuffing

Keep leftover sausage stuffing covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave.
Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven in a foil-covered dish at 325°F until heated through.
Use up leftover stuffing in homemade stuffed mushroom appetizers or add to pork chops or chicken thighs.

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Sausage Stuffing Recipe

This sausage stuffing recipe is the perfect side dish for any holiday dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Preheat the oven to 375˚F
In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Transfer the sauasage to a bowl, reserving the drippings.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the drippings. Add onion, celery, garlic, and poultry seasoning and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, add dried bread cubes, cooled sausage, onions mixture, and fresh herbs. Toss to combine.
Add 1 cup of broth, gently tossing it with the bread, and let it sit briefly to absorb. Add more broth as needed to moisten the bread cubes, you may not need all of the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place in a 2 ½ qt casserole dish and drizzle with ¼ cup melted butter.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until golden.

Broth: The amount of broth needed will vary based on the type of bread used. Start with 1 cup and add more as needed to soften the bread (you don’t want it mushy). Allow a bit of time for the bread to soak up broth between additions if the bread is very dry. Seasoning: Varieties of broth and sausage can vary in salt levels. It’s okay to taste the stuffing for seasoning once the bread has been tossed with the broth, as all ingredients in the recipe are cooked through. Fresh herbs can be replaced with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs. How to Dry Bread Cubes If time allows, cube the bread and place them on a baking sheet. Leave them at room temperature for at least 24 hours or up to 1 month. To quickly prepare bread for this sausage stuffing recipe, place the cubed bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Dry in the oven at 250°F for 15-20 minutes. Cool before using. Make Ahead Prepare the recipe as directed without baking. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Remove the stuffing from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed above adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time if needed.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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