Transform Your Holiday Feast with the Ultimate Sausage Sage Stuffing

Indulge in the rich flavors of our Sausage and Sage Stuffing, a festive dish perfect for your holiday table. Crafted from a base of cubed, oven-dried French baguette, this stuffing is brought to life by a sautéed medley of garlic, onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and green onion—all enveloped in a luxurious bath of butter. The star of the show is the savory sausage meat, beautifully seasoned with rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Binding it all together are three eggs and a generous helping of chicken stock, ensuring a perfect blend of moist and crispy textures.

As you prepare this stuffing, the aromas of the herbs and sausage will dance in the air, creating an anticipation for the delightful feast to come. Once baked to a golden perfection, the stuffing emerges as a flavorful masterpiece that will undoubtedly become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions. Celebrate the season with this recipe that marries tradition and innovation in every savory bite.

Sausage and Sage Stuffing

There’s something incredibly comforting about a well-made stuffing, especially when it’s filled with the robust flavors of sausage, sage, and a medley of vegetables. This recipe takes a classic stuffing and elevates it with a French twist, using a crusty baguette as the base. The result is a dish that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor in every bite. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your holiday roast, but it’s so delicious, you might just want to make it all year round!

Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Equipment

• Large Frying Pan or Skillet
• Deep Baking Dish or Aluminum Tray

Ingredients

• 1 French Baguette, chopped into 1 inch cubes
• 2 Celery stalks, diced into small cubes
• 2 Large Carrots, diced into small cubes
• 2 Large Onions, diced into small cubes
• 5-6 Garlic cloves, minced
• 10 Mushrooms, diced into cubes
• 2 Sprigs of Sage, finely chopped
• 2 Sprigs of Rosemary, finely chopped
• 4-5 Sprigs of Thyme, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 5 Mild Italian Sausages, casing removed
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Tbsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Cracked Black Pepper
• 2-3 Cups Chicken stock

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 300°F. Cube your French baguette and spread the pieces out on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is dried out.
• In a large skillet, melt some butter over medium heat. Add your garlic, onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
• In a separate pan, cook your sausage meat until it’s browned and fully cooked.
• In a large bowl, combine your dried bread, sautéed vegetables, cooked sausage, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Beat your eggs and add them to the bowl, along with your chicken stock. Stir until everything is well combined. If the mixture seems too dry, add more chicken stock.
• Transfer your stuffing mix to a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the bread to absorb the juices.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cover your stuffing with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes.
• After this time, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
• Let your stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade sausage and sage stuffing!
• This stuffing is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. The combination of hearty sausage, aromatic sage, and crusty French baguette creates a side dish that’s both satisfying and festive. So why wait for the holidays? With this recipe, any meal can feel like a special occasion. Bon appétit!

Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: Baking, Chicken Stock, French Baguette, Fresh herbs, Holiday Side Dish, homemade bagels, Sausage and Sage Stuffing, Sausage Meat, Sautéed Vegetables