The Best Sausage Stuffing

Savory sausage, buttery bread, herbs, and crisp golden edges make this a classic holiday stuffing.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread or sourdough, cut into cubes (about 12 cups)
• 1 lb Italian sausage or breakfast sausage
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
• Optional:
  • 1 chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans

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Instructions

1. Dry the bread

Spread bread cubes on baking sheets and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes until dry but not hard.

2. Cook the sausage

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.

3. Sauté vegetables

In the same pan, melt butter and cook onion and celery until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1 minute more.

4. Combine

In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, sausage, vegetable mixture, and any optional add-ins.

5. Add moisture

Mix eggs with 2 1/2 cups broth and pour over stuffing. Toss gently. Add more broth if needed—the bread should be moist but not mushy.

6. Bake

Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden on top.

Make-Ahead Tip

You can assemble the stuffing a day ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.

Serving Suggestions

Pairs perfectly with:

• Roast turkey
• Gravy
• Cranberry sauce
• Mashed potatoes