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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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? ›

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. It's fine to eat leftover stuffing cold, or you can reheat it, covered, fully before serving. In the freezer Wait until it's totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.

What is sausage stuffing made of? ›

Sausage Stuffing Ingredients

Butter: Cook the vegetables in a mix of butter and sausage drippings. Vegetables: You'll need finely diced celery and a chopped onion. Bread: The white bread cubes should ideally be slightly stale. If your bread seems too soft, lightly toast it in the oven.

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.

Does stuffing have pork in it? ›

In England, a stuffing is sometimes made of minced pork shoulder seasoned with various ingredients, such as sage, onion, bread, chestnuts, dried apricots, and dried cranberries. The stuffing mixture may be cooked separately and served as a side dish. This may still be called stuffing or it may be called dressing.

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? ›

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.

How much water do you put in sausage before stuffing? ›

Add at least 1 oz. of water per pound of meat to aid in the stuffing process.

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 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.

How can you tell if stuffing is bad? ›

The simplest way to tell if your stuffing has gone bad is to sniff it and see if the appearance looks off. “You will know if your stuffing has gone bad if it has a bad odor or there is visible mold growing on it,” Dankosky advises. “It may also taste unpleasant, have a slimy film, or mushy appearance.

Why does stuffing go bad so fast? ›

If turkey, stuffing, or gravy is left out at room temperature (40 to 140°F) for over 2 hours it may no longer be safe to eat. Bacteria prospers at this temperature, increasing the risk of foodborne illness. When stored properly in a refrigerator, turkey leftovers generally stay good for 3 to 4 days.

Is stuffing made from sausage meat? ›

This recipe for classic sausage stuffing is nicely flexible, so you can adapt it to what you like. Some sausage meat packets already have added spices and you can even use flavoured sausages, squeezed from their casings, to make stuffing.

Why does stuffing taste so good? ›

Juices from the turkey soaked into the stuffing, infusing it with fat and flavor. "You've got those juices, and those juices taste great,” Smith said.

Does stuffing contain MSG? ›

Stuffing Cubes and Sausage Contain MSG

However, prepackaged croutons used for making stuffing are often loaded with MSG. Some folks like to make sausage stuffing, but nearly all sausage has added MSG, as well. It's best to pass on the sausage and use homemade croutons for the stuffing.

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 will stuffing last in the refrigerator? ›

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. Cranberry sauce – homemade and store-bought: Homemade cranberry sauce lasts seven to 10 days.

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.

Can you freeze sausage meat stuffing uncooked? ›

Stuffing can be frozen either fully cooked or uncooked, which is good news if you're looking for some make-ahead recipes to save time on the big day.

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