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Classic Sausage and Herb Stuffing

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A dependable, savory sausage stuffing recipe with herbs, perfect for holiday meals. It bakes to a golden, crisp top and stays moist inside.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 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 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 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 the ingredients evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and the 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. Do not overmix.
  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 crisp.

Notes

  • For make ahead preparation, mix all ingredients except the eggs and broth. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before baking, mix the eggs and broth, pour over the mixture, let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb, then bake as directed.
  • To scale for a smaller crowd, halve all ingredients and bake in an 8×8 inch dish for about 30 minutes.
  • For a crispier top, bake uncovered.

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