Description

A classic homemade sausage stuffing recipe made with savory breakfast sausage, aromatic herbs, golden-brown bread cubes, and rich butter. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast, this stuffing is flavorful, hearty, and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

12 cups cubed bread (French, Italian, or sourdough, day-old preferred)
1 stick (8 tbsp) butter, divided
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, whisked
3 cups chicken broth (room temperature)
2 tsp each: dried parsley, rosemary, thyme
1/4 tsp each: ground sage, black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until golden and firm.
In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add sausage, onion, and celery. Cook 10 minutes until sausage is browned and vegetables tender.
Transfer mixture to bread cubes. In the same skillet, melt remaining 6 tbsp butter. Add garlic and seasonings. Cook 2 minutes until aromatic.
Pour herb butter over bread and sausage mixture. Toss to coat evenly and transfer to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Whisk eggs with chicken broth. Gradually pour over stuffing, tossing gently until bread is moist but not soggy.
Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 35 minutes until golden and set. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best made with day-old bread to prevent soggy texture. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead for easy holiday prep.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: sausage stuffing, Thanksgiving stuffing, homemade stuffing recipe, holiday side dish, bread stuffing