Homemade Sausage Stuffing is the very best Thanksgiving sausage dressing recipe you can make! Made with fresh bread and tons of flavor, it won't disappoint.
16ouncesbread1 loaf, look for a rosemary round, cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
To Make the Sausage:
In medium sized bowl, thoroughly combine all sausage ingredients. Its easiest if you use your hands to mix.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook until brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
To Make the Stuffing:
Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and minced herbs (not the parsley). Stir to coat in the melted butter and then saute until they start to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Add broth to skillet and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside. Allow to cool enough that mixture is cool to the touch.
Meanwhile, beat egg with 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl; add cubed bread and toss to coat. Pour the cooked sausage and cooled broth mixture over the bread and toss.
Transfer to a buttered baking dish and dot with remaining two tablespoons of butter.
Cover and bake 30 minutes at 375°F. Uncover and bake until golden; about 30 more minutes.
Notes
If you like crispy sausage stuffing, cook in a larger baking dish. If you like it mushy, you can use a smaller deep baking dish.
Although I call this stuffing, it is baked and served as a dressing. I don't actually stuff my turkey.