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    Sausage Stuffing

    Published: Nov 10, 2020 · Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Elizabeth · Leave a Comment

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    Two images of the finished stuffing with a graphic in the center in gray with white letters with the title.

    This sausage stuffing is a family holiday favorite. In this recipe, flavorful sausage, toasted almonds, vegetables and homemade croutons are combined to make the best stuffing.

    Sausage stuffing in a white casserole dish with a beige linen on the side.

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    I must confess that when it comes to holiday meals, I’m in it for the sides. Nothing beats the combination of mashed potatoes, stuffing and broccoli cheese casserole.

    Ingredients

    • 6 Slices of White Bread, cut into cubes and lightly toasted
    • ½ cup Sliced Almonds, toasted
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Onion, finely diced
    • 2 Celery Ribs, diced
    • 2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 16 ounces Pork Sausage – If you’re using sausage links run a sharp knife tip down the length of the sausage and remove the casings. Whether you’re using links or bulk, tear the sausage into small pieces. This will make it much easier to break it up once it hits the hot skillet.
    • 1 Large Egg, slightly beaten
    • 1¼ cup Chicken Broth, more or less as needed
    • Pinch of Salt, we used kosher salt

    You will also need

    • Cooking spray or oil to lightly coat the baking dish
    • Casserole dish – we used a 1.5 quart oval dish
    • Large baking sheet
    The ingredients for the sausage stuffing, prepped and arranged in glass bowls on a white table.

    Recipe tips

    • Some of the prep for the stuffing can be done in advance. Make the bread cubes, toast almonds and prep the vegetables the night before.
    • Store the vegetables and the sliced almonds in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Keep the bread in a zip top bag or sealed container (not refrigerated).
    • When putting the stuffing together the liquid will sink to the bottom, so turn over the ingredients so the bread cubes become evenly moist.
    • The cooking time will depend on the size of the casserole dish; the thicker the layer of stuffing, the longer the cooking time will be. If you’re using a large casserole dish the layer of stuffing will be thinner so cut the cooking time.
    • As a reference we used a 1.5 quart baking dish so we had a pretty thick layer of stuffing. Our baking time was 40 minutes. Check it after 20-25 minutes and gauge the remaining cooking time from there. 
    A close up of a serving spoon holding up a serving of the finished stuffing.

    How to make the bread cubes

    Preheat the oven to 350°F

    Cut the bread into roughly 1 inch cubes and arrange them on a large baking sheet. Bake the croutons for 6-8 minutes until they’re lightly toasted.

    Homemade croutons on a baking sheet.

    How to toast the almonds

    Place the almonds in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook them gently for 5-6 minutes until golden. Shake the skillet often and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn. When they’re done, remove the skillet from the heat because they will keep cooking (and could burn) with the residual heat.

    Sliced toasted almonds in a black, non stick skillet.

    Instructions

    Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

    Raise the heat to medium-high and add the sausage. Cook for 5 minutes to brown. Stir frequently and break up any large pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula.

    Lower the heat to medium-low and add the sliced almonds, stir to combine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring.

    A collage of three images showing how to make the sausage for the stuffing.

    Remove the sausage mixture from the heat. You will need to handle it with your hands, so let it cool down. Stir the sausage once in a while to allow the steam to escape, it will cool quicker.

    Preheat oven to 350°F

    Put the sausage stuffing together – Add the sausage mixture, toasted croutons, a slightly beaten egg and a generous pinch of salt to a large bowl.

    The sausage mixture with the croutons in a large glass bowl set on a white table.

    Slowly add in the chicken broth while combining the ingredients with your hands. Continue adding chicken broth until the bread is moist all the way through but not soupy.

    Spray a medium casserole dish lightly with cooking spray. Add the stuffing to the dish without packing it down.

    The stuffing in a white casserole dish set on a white table before baking.

    Bake

    Bake the sausage stuffing for approximately 30-40 minutes until the top is a nice golden brown color, and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. Use an instant read thermometer to make sure.

    A close up of the finished stuffing in a white casserole dish

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    Sausage stuffing in a white casserole dish with a beige linen on the side.
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    Sausage Stuffing

    This sausage stuffing is a family holiday favorite. In this recipe, flavorful sausage, toasted almonds, vegetables and homemade croutons are combined to make the best stuffing.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 5 mins
    cooling time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 35 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: holidays, Thanksgiving
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Ingredients

    • 6 Slices of White Bread cut into cubes and lightly toasted
    • ½ cup Sliced Almonds toasted
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Onion finely diced
    • 2 Celery Ribs diced
    • 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
    • 16 ounces Pork Sausage casings removed (or use bulk sausage) and torn into small pieces
    • 1 Large Egg slightly beaten
    • 1¼ cup Chicken Broth more or less as needed
    • Pinch of Salt

    Instructions

    • You will also need: Cooking Spray or oil to lightly coat the baking dish, Casserole dish – we used a 1.5 quart dish

    Make the croutons

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F
    • Cut the bread into roughly 1 inch cubes. Arrange them on a large baking sheet. Bake the croutons for 6 – 8 minutes until they’re lightly toasted.

    Toast the almonds

    • Place the almonds in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook them gently for 5-6 minutes until golden. Shake the skillet often and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn. Remove the skillet from the heat.

    Cook the vegetables

    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking add the onions and celery. Cook gently for 4 – 5 minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
    • Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

    Brown the sausage

    • Raise the heat to medium-high and add the sausage. Cook, about 5 minutes to brown the sausage, stirring frequently and breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the sliced almonds, stir to combine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring.
    • Remove the sausage mixture from the heat. You will need to handle it with your hands, so let it cool down. Stir the sausage once in a while to allow the steam to escape, it will cool quicker.

    Prepare the sausage stuffing

    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • Add the sausage mixture, toasted croutons, a slightly beaten egg and a generous pinch of salt to a large bowl.
    • Slowly add in the chicken broth while combining the ingredients with your hands. Continue adding chicken broth until the bread is moist all the way through but not soupy.
    • Spray a medium casserole dish lightly with cooking spray. Add the stuffing to the dish without packing it down.

    Bake

    • Bake the sausage stuffing for approximately 30-40 minutes until the top is a nice golden brown color, and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. Use an instant read thermometer to make sure.

    Notes

    The cooking time will depend on the size of the casserole dish; the thicker the layer of stuffing, the longer the cooking time will be. If you’re using a large casserole dish the layer of stuffing will be thinner so cut the cooking time. Check it after 20-25 minutes and gauge the remaining cooking time from there. As a reference we used a 1.5 quart baking dish and our baking time was 40 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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