Sausage Stuffing Bake
Warm, savory, and irresistibly comforting, this Sausage Stuffing Bake is the perfect dish to elevate your holiday spread or weeknight dinner. Featuring hearty Italian sausage, aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, and cubes of perfectly toasted day-old bread, this recipe combines rich flavors and delightful textures in every bite. Sautéed onions, celery, and garlic add a flavorful base, while a drizzle of chicken broth and eggs ties everything together with a moist, yet lightly crisp finish. Optional Parmesan cheese on top offers a golden, cheesy layer that’s hard to resist. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple instructions, this stuffing bake is ideal as a crowd-pleasing side or satisfying main dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks Celery, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups Day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked. Remove it from the skillet and drain any excess grease, then set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs. Pour the mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring well to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid evenly.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top for an extra layer of flavor.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove the Sausage Stuffing Bake from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting dish as a side or stand-alone meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 234.9 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.9 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 810 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 17310 mg | 753% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 993.4 g | 361% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.7 g | 249% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.9 g | ||
| Protein | 301.1 g | 602% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 2276 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 42.3 mg | 235% | |
| Potassium | 4267 mg | 91% | |
*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.
