Sausage & Herb Stuffing
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage (sweet or spicy!) 🥩✨
- 10-12 cups Bread cubes (toasted until golden) 🍞
- 1 cup Celery, diced 🌿
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2-3 cups Chicken or turkey broth (adjust for your preferred moistness!) 🥣
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter 🧈
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish!) 🌿
- 1 tbsp Fresh sage & 1 tsp Fresh thyme, finely minced 🍃
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Toast the Bread: If using fresh bread, cube it and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until crunchy and golden. 🍞🥖
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium-high heat until fully browned and crumbled as seen in the photo! 🍳🔥🥩
- Sauté the Aromatics: Remove the sausage and add butter to the same pan. Sauté the onions and celery until soft and translucent. 🧅🌿💨
- The Herb Mix: Stir in your fresh parsley, sage, and thyme. Let them cook for 1 minute until the kitchen smells like holiday heaven! 🍃👃✨
- Combine: In a massive bowl, toss together your toasted bread cubes, cooked sausage, and sautéed veggie mixture. 🥣🤝✨
- Add the Broth: Gradually pour in the broth, tossing gently until the bread is moistened but not soggy. 🥣📏🍞
- The Final Bake: Transfer everything to a large greased baking dish as seen in the photo! Bake at 350°F for 30–40 minutes. ⏲️📈🤤
- The “Crispy” Secret: For those perfect crunchy top bits, bake uncovered for the last 15 minutes! 🥨👑💎
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with plenty of fresh parsley and serve hot right from the dish! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Broth” Secret: Use a high-quality bone broth for a deeper, richer savory flavor that makes the bread taste incredible! 🥣🛡️💎
- Make it Ahead: You can prep the whole dish (before baking) the day before! Just keep it covered in the fridge and add an extra 10 minutes to the bake time. ⏲️❄️🎯
