Description
A hearty, flavorful stuffing perfect for holidays or a cozy Sunday supper. Savory sausage, herbs, and crunchy bread make this a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 5 cups (1183 ml) cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 cups (1183 ml) sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) celery, chopped (about 3 stalks)
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cups (113 g) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, picked
- 1/2 cups (113 g) salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cups (240 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the cornbread and sourdough into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into medium chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-9 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a large mixing bowl, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Remove the vegetable mixture from the skillet and add it to the bowl with the sausage and bread cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of chicken broth, heavy cream, eggs, parsley, and thyme.
- Pour this mixture over the sausage and bread mixture. Gently toss until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth over the top.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- To prevent soggy stuffing, ensure bread cubes are completely dry before adding to the mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100