Posted Oct 27, 2019, Updated Nov 11, 2024 Everyone in my family has a different favorite must-make dish on Thanksgiving. Mine is sweet potato casserole, my kids love dinner rolls and cranberry sauce, and Ritch’s is this sausage stuffing! It’s an easy and delicious Thanksgiving stuffing that’s always a crowd-pleaser (along with this cornbread dressing)! Loaded with herbs, garlic, onion and of course, sausage, this recipe is bursting with flavor. Honestly, this sausage stuffing could be a meal all by itself. But we love serving it with our Thanksgiving dinner!
Sausage Stuffing Recipe: Ingredients
Before we dive into the process of making this stuffing recipe, let’s chat about the ingredients! The big players are pictured below!
Herb stuffing mix. I recommend using a 12 ounce package of herbed stuffing. If you can only find 10 or 14 ounce packages they work well too! You will simply need to either add less or a touch more chicken broth, depending on the size. But keep all other ingredients the same. If you want to make it without a mix, try this homemade stuffing recipe made from scratch. Maple Sausage. Use your favorite sausage. I use mild, but you can also use hot or spicy to give the sausage stuffing a little kick. Herbs (rosemary, parsley, sage). fresh herbs are the star of the show in this sausage stuffing recipe. In a pinch you can use dried herbs, but the flavor won’t be as fresh. Celery. celery adds both flavor and crunch to this stuffing recipe, and I don’t recommend omitting it. You could also use carrots or bell peppers. Onion. If your family doesn’t love onion you can substitute onion powder for the freshly diced onion. Salted butter. olive oil, unsalted butter & ghee are good substitutions.
How to Make Sausage Stuffing
Let’s walk through this recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. The first step is combining the stuffing mix and chicken broth. Stir the mixture every few minutes to ensure that the stuffing is absorbing the broth! Set it aside while you prepare the rest of the recipe! While the stuffing is setting, sauté the sausage, spices, vegetables and herbs in a non-stick fry pan. Start by sautéing the sausage until it is just starting to brown, then add the rest of the ingredients. Next, add the sausage mixture to the stuffing/broth and stir gently until everything is evenly combined. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking if necessary.
Bake
There are a few different ways you could go about baking this sausage stuffing.
Store/Freeze
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions for Sausage Stuffing
Obviously I recommend making this sausage stuffing recipe as part of your Thanksgiving feast! Check out our favorite Thanksgiving Recipes.
Or, serve it on other holidays with main dishes like Roast Turkey, Slow Cooker Pot Roast, etc.
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