Description
Homestyle Sausage Stuffing brings classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending savory Italian sausage with herbed bread cubes. Herb-infused and perfectly seasoned, this side dish promises warmth and satisfaction that will make dinner guests ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pork sausage roll for breakfast
- 2 cans (14 ounces/397 grams each) low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables and Herbs:
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped celery
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 package (14 ounces/397 grams) herb-seasoned stuffing mix
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
- Coarse salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Additional butter for greasing pan and dotting on top
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling it into small, uniform pieces. Drain most of the grease, reserving approximately in the pan.
- Sauté diced onions and chopped celery in the same skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables become translucent and tender, stirring consistently.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with cooked sausage, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle dried stuffing mix over the sausage and vegetable combination, gently folding to integrate all components.
- Gradually pour chicken broth over the mixture, ensuring complete moisture absorption. Allow the mixture to rest and hydrate for 3-4 minutes.
- Melt butter and drizzle it across the stuffing, carefully folding to guarantee uniform distribution of liquid and flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and prepare an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Taste the stuffing mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Spread the stuffing evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Dot the top with remaining butter pieces to enhance richness and promote golden browning.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become crispy.
Notes
- Butter chunks create a golden, crispy top layer that melts into the stuffing for extra richness.
- Cover with foil for a soft, moist texture or leave uncovered to achieve a delightful crunchy surface.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring every bite bursts with perfectly balanced flavors.
- Combine stuffing mix with sausage, vegetables, and chicken broth to create a moist, flavorful base.
- Sauté onions and celery in sausage drippings, adding depth and aromatic warmth to the dish.
- Brown sausage into small, savory crumbles that infuse the entire stuffing with delicious meaty goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 589mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 32mg