Make your Thanksgiving unforgettable with our Italian Sausage Stuffing recipe. Savory and flavorful, it's the perfect companion for a 20-pound turkey feast.
Course Sauces, Stocks, and Accompaniments
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
1poundhot Italian sausage
8tablespoonsbutter
2eachonionscoarsely chopped
2eachcelery ribscoarsely chopped
1tablespoonsage
1tablespoonthyme
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonwhite pepper
3cupsturkey stock
2eggs
¼cupfresh parsleychopped fine
12cupsbread stuffing cubes
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Sausage: In a large saucepan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until thoroughly cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a large bowl.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same saucepan, add 6 tablespoons of butter, onions, and celery. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until tender. Season the vegetables with sage, thyme, salt, and white pepper.
Add Stock: Add turkey stock and bring it to a simmer.
Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with parsley.
Combine Ingredients: Combine the cooked sausage, bread stuffing cubes, and egg mixture in the large bowl. Gradually add the vegetable broth mixture and toss.
Bake: Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and dot with the remaining butter. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden for another 30 minutes.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 14 cups, making it suitable for a 20-pound turkey with some extra stuffing to spare. Enjoy a delightful Thanksgiving meal with this savory Italian Sausage Stuffing!