Sausage Stuffing | Recipe By My Name Is Snickerdoodle (2024)

Sausage Stuffing is a favorite Thanksgiving side dish. This homemade version tastes incredible and is very easy to create in your own kitchen.

Just the smell alone of this cooking in my house brings back every single Thanksgiving of my childhood. Watching the parade with my mom, helping out a little in the kitchen prepping the Banana Cream Pie and listening to Christmas music. Maybe that’s why I make this every year. Or maybe it’s because it is so incredibly tasty.

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Thanksgiving Side Dish

All growing up, I hated stuffing (or dressing) at Thanksgiving. Maybe it just got in the way of my favorite side, mashed potatoes and gravy. Or maybe it was just the way my mom made it. Sorry, mom, I love you!

But guess where this recipe comes from? My mom.

I know, I just said that I hated it.

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The ingredients are all the same, with a few tweaks here and there in the prepping. They make all the difference, though!

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How To Toast Bread Cubes

When it comes to the bread, I prefer to toast my own. You can certainly purchase plain bread cubes for stuffing at the grocery store around the holidays.

All you need to do to toast your own is tear simple white sandwich bread into bite size pieces. Place it all on a baking sheet and bake on a super low temperature for about 30-40 minutes.

You’ll want to toss the bread about every 10 minutes to help even browning. This can be done up to a week ahead. Make sure your bread crumbs are completely cooled and store them in an airtight container.

Homemade Stuffing

Lastly is the liquid you will need to help bring the moisture to this dish. I use simple chicken stock. I heat it up with a few teaspoons of poultry seasoning and diced celery for some aromatics.

The trick with celery is start with the inner stalks first when measuring it out. I’m not talking about the bitter yellow ones, but the super tender light green one. I even chop up the leaves and include them in my broth. You will be surprised of how much flavor this adds.

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How To Make Sausage and Herb Stuffing for Thanksgiving

Of course since there is sausage in the title, there is sausage in the recipe. I truly love using Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage for this. I prefer using either the Country Mild or Regular sausage, but there is also a Sage variety that could be great if you like the strong taste of sage.

All you need to do to prepare it is crumble it up in a large saute pan and brown it over medium high heat. I also like to saute my onions along with the sausage so I cut down on the cooking time.

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If you are looking for a recipe for quite possibly the best turkey of your life, you need to make my Perfect Roasted Turkey.

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I also have you covered with it comes to other fabulous holiday recipes.

  • Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
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  • Easy Rolls
  • Hot Apple Pie recipe by Oh So Deliciouso

Sausage and Herb Stuffing Recipe

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Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Sausage Stuffing is a favorite Thanksgiving side dish. This homemade version tastes incredible and is very easy to create in your own kitchen.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, dressing, homemade, rosemary, sausage, Sausage Stuffing, Thanksgiving, thyme

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 40 Slices White Sandwich Bread
  • 48 oz Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Celery, Diced Use the inside stalks first, including the leaves
  • 1 1/2 TBSP Poultry Seasoning
  • 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
  • Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Tear bread slices up into bite size pieces. Place onto two cookie sheets and toast in the oven for about 30-40 minutes. Check and turn bread every 10 minutes. You only want it slightly brown, but dry through out. Cool completely and transfer to a extra large bowl.

  • In a large pot add chicken stock, diced celery, poultry seasoning, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, in a large pan break up sausage and brown over medium high heat. Drain onto a paper towel and add to bread. Using the same pan, melt butter over medium high heat and add in diced onions. Saute until translucent and slightly browned. Pour onions and butter over bread and toss together.

  • Remove herb stems from chicken stock. Slowly ladle in seasoned chicken stock and celery over the bread mixture and stir to combine. Don't add in all the stock at once because you might not need it all. Just add enough till the bread is completely moist, but not drenched.

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Place stuffing mix into a 9×13 pan. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.

  • You can make this ahead. Once you’ve placed it in a 9×13, cover well with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake it, let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes and bake it for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

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*Originally posted November 2014 and updated October 2023.

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FAQs

How long does uncooked sausage meat stuffing last in the fridge? ›

Do not refrigerate uncooked stuffing. If stuffing is prepared ahead of time, it must be either frozen or cooked immediately. To use cooked stuffing later, cool in shallow containers and refrigerate it within 2 hours. Use it within 3 to 4 days.

What is sausage stuffing made of? ›

A mixture of sage, sausage, onion, garlic, and celery lends this stuffing classic flavor.

How to make stuffing jamie oliver? ›

Tear the stale bread into small chunks and whiz into breadcrumbs. Add these to the bowl, then crush and crumble in the chestnuts. Place the diced pork into the food processor, pick in the sage leaves, roughly chop and add the bacon, followed by 1 level teaspoon of white pepper and a good pinch of sea salt.

Why is my stuffing pasty? ›

"A dry stuffing or dressing is usually dry after baking simply because the recipe lacked enough moisture or fat," confirms Bridget Lancaster, executive editorial director at America's Test Kitchen.

Can you prepare uncooked stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate? ›

If you don't plan on stuffing the bird, but preparing the dressing as a side dish, you can prepare uncooked stuffing ahead of time as long as you freeze the stuffing immediately after mixing the wet and dry ingredients. USDA recommends that you never refrigerate uncooked stuffing.

Why can't you refrigerate uncooked stuffing but? ›

Because stuffing is an excellent medium for bacterial growth, it's important to handle it safely and cook it to a safe minimum internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer. Here are some common ques- tions consumers ask. Stuffing should not be prepared ahead.

Can you buy sausage stuffing? ›

Product description. Classic Sausage Meat Stuffing Mix is deceptively simple featuring classic flavour combinations; heritage breed pork* blended with nutmeg, mace and black pepper. Just perfect for homemade sausage rolls or stuffing a chicken for a lazy Sunday roast. Most excellent for the festive bird too.

Why put eggs in stuffing? ›

Broth: Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist without making it soggy. Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture. Water: You can add a few tablespoons of water, if you'd like, to achieve your desired consistency.

What kind of bread do you use for stuffing? ›

Breads such as sour dough, French bread or Italian loaves are for the best bread for stuffing. Their soft-but-sturdy interiors are the perfect texture for stuffing. The pieces retain their shape without crumbling.

What is British stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

Is it better to make stuffing with fresh or dry bread? ›

Any attempts to make stuffing with soft, fresh baked bread will result in a bread soup with a soggy texture. Follow this tip: Stale, dried-out bread makes the best stuffing.

What do southerners call stuffing? ›

But for the Thanksgiving side dish in the South, the term dressing was adopted in place of stuffing, which was viewed as a crude term, during the Victorian era. Although dressing and stuffing are interchangeable terms, the signature ingredient of this Thanksgiving side dish in the South is cornbread.

Why is my stuffing so moist? ›

The stuffing should be moist but not wet. If there is a puddle of broth at the bottom of the bowl, you've added too much. Add more bread to soak up the excess moisture.

Why does my stuffing come out mushy? ›

If the stuffing came out too wet and soggy (aka bread soup!) try not to over mix it, otherwise it'll turn into mush. Curtis Stone says to pour it on a large sheet tray and spread it out. Bake it on high heat to crisp it up, but make sure it doesn't burn.

How long does uncooked stuffing last in the refrigerator? ›

If you made a stand-alone stuffing side dish, refrigerate it for up to four days—as long as it's cooked. The USDA does not recommend refrigerating uncooked stuffing. Cooked stuffing will keep a month in the freezer.

How long does sausage dressing last in the fridge? ›

Stuffing/dressing: If stored properly in the fridge, stuffing or dressing is good to eat up to three to four days after you cooked it. But it'll last about a month in the freezer.

How long can stuffing sit before cooking? ›

You can absolutely make stuffing ahead of time. It's a great way to get a jumpstart on Thanksgiving cooking and it frees up much-needed oven space. This stuffing can be made up to three days in advance.

Can I eat stuffing after 5 days? ›

Turkey: Cooked turkey can be stored in the refrigeration for up to four days, and in the freezer for up to four months. Dressing/stuffing: Like turkey, if stored properly, stuffing or dressing will be safe to eat for three to four days after cooking. It will last for about a month if stored properly in the freezer.

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