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!