From Bon Appétit · Shilpa Uskokovic · · 1m
Sausage-and-Herb Stuffing Recipe
Crisp country bread with browned sausage and herbs makes perfect Thanksgiving stuffing.
In brief
Crisp country bread with browned sausage and herbs makes perfect Thanksgiving stuffing. This sausage stuffing recipe uses country bread, breakfast sausage, and herbs for a flavorful Thanksgiving side dish. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Quick answers
- What is sausage stuffing?
- This recipe creates crisp, craggy edges with a plush, savory center and browned sausage throughout.
- Why breakfast sausage?
- Breakfast sausage provides rich flavor and drippings to cook onions, celery, and garlic with butter.
- Sausage alternatives?
- Spicy breakfast sausage adds heat; ground dark-meat turkey can be used for a vegetarian version.
- Best bread for stuffing?
- Sturdy country-style white bread or sourdough with thin crust absorbs broth without turning mushy.
- Can you make ahead?
- Bread can be baked 1 day ahead; stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead and chilled.
What is sausage stuffing?
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This recipe creates crisp, craggy edges with a plush, savory center and browned sausage throughout.
Why breakfast sausage?
Breakfast sausage provides rich flavor and drippings to cook onions, celery, and garlic with butter.
Sausage alternatives?
Spicy breakfast sausage adds heat; ground dark-meat turkey can be used for a vegetarian version.
Best bread for stuffing?
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Sturdy country-style white bread or sourdough with thin crust absorbs broth without turning mushy.
Can you make ahead?
Bread can be baked 1 day ahead; stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead and chilled.
Recipe steps
Preheat oven, bake bread, cook sausage, sauté vegetables, mix with broth and herbs, then bake until golden.
The key point
This sausage stuffing recipe uses country bread, breakfast sausage, and herbs for a flavorful Thanksgiving side dish.
