Sausage Stuffing

5 from 1 vote

This Sausage Stuffing recipe combines mild Italian sausage, tender celery and onion, and sweet apple for a flavorful, comforting side. Easy to prepare and baked to a golden-brown finish, it’s perfect for holiday dinners or a weeknight meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sausage Stuffing

Servings:

Calories: 794kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground mild Italian pork sausage
6 cups dry bread crumbs
¼ cup butter
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 cup celery diced
½ cup apple peeled, cored, and diced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Then, spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl and add the dried bread crumbs.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, apple, poultry seasoning, salt, rosemary, and black pepper, and cook until the onions turn soft and translucent. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the sausage and bread crumbs.
In a bowl, whisk egg and chicken broth until well combined. Then, slowly fold the mixture into breadcrumbs, sausage, and vegetables until well incorporated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Back for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.

Notes

Brown the sausage thoroughly before mixing to ensure full flavor and even cooking.
Sauté the onions, celery, and apple until soft to build a flavorful base for the stuffing.
Add the chicken broth gradually so the mixture stays moist without becoming soggy.
Spread the stuffing evenly in the baking dish for consistent cooking and a golden-brown top.

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