Loosen Yer Belt Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing
Get ready to indulge this holiday season with the ultimate "Loosen Yer Belt Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing" recipe—a hearty, flavor-packed side dish that’s sure to steal the spotlight at your festive table. This classic stuffing combines savory breakfast sausage, caramelized onions, and crunchy celery with a medley of aromatic fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme. Tossed with day-old bread cubes and a rich blend of chicken stock and eggs, this dish is baked to golden perfection with a crispy, irresistible crust on top. Perfectly balanced with comforting flavors and a touch of elegance, this stuffing is the ideal complement to your Thanksgiving turkey. Whether you're hosting a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, this recipe comes together in just 90 minutes, serving up to 10 guests. Make room on your plate (and maybe loosen that belt)—this stuffing will have everyone going back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 medium, diced celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 12 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 whole large eggs
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed for greasing olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage and vegetable mixture, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and eggs. Slowly pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture, gently tossing as you go to evenly moisten the bread.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your Thanksgiving spread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2186 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
