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An extreme close-up of savory sausage stuffing, showing the texture of the bread, bits of sausage, and fresh herbs.

Holiday Sausage Stuffing Recipe (Classic & Crowd-Pleasing)

This classic Holiday Sausage Stuffing recipe is rich, moist, and flavorful. Made with savory sage sausage, aromatic herbs, and toasted bread, it's the perfect, crowd-pleasing side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork sausage sage or mild Italian recommended
  • 1 loaf day-old sturdy white bread about 12 cups, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the bread cubes in a very large bowl. If your bread is not stale, toast it in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until dry.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to the bowl with the bread cubes.
  3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for one minute more until fragrant.
  5. Scrape the vegetable and herb mixture into the bowl with the bread and sausage. Toss gently to combine.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this liquid mixture over the bread mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
  7. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is cooked through.

Notes

For a crispier top, you can broil the stuffing for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
The stuffing can be assembled up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes if baking straight from the fridge.
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