Hearty Sausage Stuffing
Hearty Sausage Stuffing is a soul-warming dish rooted in tradition, often gracing holiday tables. Its rich, savory profile is elevated through a modern twist with aromatic herbs and artisan bread, perfect for enhancing any festive meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
500 g Italian sausage - remove casings
1 large onion - chopped
2 stalks celery - diced
1 medium carrot - grated- 4 cups artisan bread - cubed, preferably a day old
1 cup chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon) - organic
2 tbsp unsalted butter- 2 tbsp fresh herbs - such as thyme and sage, chopped
1 tsp sea salt - or more to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper - freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a large skillet, sauté the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Break it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion, diced celery, and grated carrot to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender, around 5-7 minutes. You should notice a subtle caramel aroma as the onions turn golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sausage mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and melted butter. Stir in the fresh chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated and the bread absorbs the broth.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. A rich, comforting aroma should fill your kitchen.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, replace the sausage with sautéed mushrooms and add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth. Gluten-free folks can swap the bread for a gluten-free variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1423mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1451IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 5mg
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