Best 3 Holiday Sausage Stuffing Recipes

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With the holiday season approaching, thoughts turn to the delicious flavors that accompany festive gatherings. Sausage stuffing is a classic holiday dish that is both flavorful and versatile, adding a savory and aromatic touch to any holiday meal. Whether you prefer a traditional sausage stuffing recipe or are looking to explore new and exciting variations, finding the best recipe to match your taste preferences is essential. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the most suitable holiday sausage stuffing recipe, considering factors such as ingredient availability, dietary restrictions, and personal preferences.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY STUFFING WITH MUSHROOMS, PINE NUTS, SAUSAGE, WILD RICE



Holiday Stuffing With Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Sausage, Wild Rice image

This is a recipe that has been passed down from a friend of a family member, and I've fiddled with it and adapted it to my own tastes over the years. These days, I actually make my own skillet corn bread to cube and dry for this recipe, but to fit within food dot com's format rules, I'll just stick with the original recipe's boxed, dried, cornbread stuffing here.

Provided by CarrieOkii

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT3h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf French bread
1 (12 ounce) box cubed cornbread stuffing mix
2 (12 ounce) packages Jimmy Dean sausage
1/2 lb butter
1 lb fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
3 cups celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped (removed from stems)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 (4 ounce) box cultivated extra-fancy wild rice
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Slice French bread and cut into 1 inch cubes. Spread onto cookie sheet, cover with a flour-sack dish towel, and allow to dry out for 24 hours.
  • Bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Add box of wild rice. Cover tightly, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 50-60 minutes. Don't worry if all the broth didn't absorb. Set rice aside. (This step can be done a day ahead and refrigerated until needed.).
  • Place pine nuts in a small, non-stick, saute pan over medium heat. Toast until they are fragrant and start to brown. (Watch them carefully, tossing occasionally, as they can burn easily.) Set aside.
  • Brown and crumble sausage in a frying pan over med-high heat. Pour onto a platter lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and celery and saute for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and add basil, thyme, rosemary and parsley. Set aside.
  • To assemble, in a large slow cooker, toss together French bread cubes, corn bread cubes, browned sausage, sauteed vegetables and herbs, pine nuts, and wild rice. Add port wine. With the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth, add just enough to the stuffing mixture to make it the moistness of your liking. (You shouldn't add it all if you like it drier.) Place lid on slow cooker and cook stuffing on low for 3 hours. If you desire a crunchier consistency, you can spread the stuffing out in a roasting pan and place in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes, right before serving.
  • (Note: I really don't know exactly how many servings this makes, as serving sizes vary, but it always feeds about 10-12 at our holiday table, with leftovers, too.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 834.1, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.6

HOLIDAY SAUSAGE STUFFING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Holiday Sausage Stuffing Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Lady Butterfly

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16-ounce) package Johnville All Natural Ground Mild Italian Sausage or Italian Sausage Link, casing removed
12 slices or 1 1/2 packages of New York Brand Texas Garlic Toast
1/2 cup butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper,chopped
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bake New York Brand Texas Garlic Toast in a 25 oven for 10 minutes; cool and cut into 1.5-inch pieces, Transfer pieces to a bowl; lower oven to 325°F. In a large skillet, brown and cook crumbled Sausage until no longer pink. Drain. Remove from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and green pepper until tender. In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, vegetable mixture, New York Brand Texas Garlic Toast and sage. Add eggs and broth; toss gently. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a buttered 3 to 4 quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 60 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer,it should read 165°F when done.

HOLIDAY SAUSAGE STUFFING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Holiday Sausage Stuffing Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-4664

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage links, casings removed or 1 pkg Johnsonville italian all natural mild ground sausage
12 slices or 1 1/2 pkg Texas Garlic Toast
1/2 cup butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tsp rubbed sage
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Bake Texas toast for 10 minutes; cool and cut into 1-1/2" pieces. Put in a bowl. Lower oven to 325. In a large skillet, brown and cook crumbled sausage until no longer pink. Drain sauage on paper towel. In the same skillet, melt buttter and saute onion, celery and green pepper until tender. In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, vegetable mix, toast and sage. Add eggs and broth. Toss gently, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a buttered 3-4 qt baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake for 60 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 min longer or until lightly browned. Check internal temp - it should read 165 when done.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bread cubes for a more flavorful stuffing. Try a mix of white, wheat, and cornbread cubes.
  • Toast the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing. This will help them absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices for the best flavor. Some good options include sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You could add chopped vegetables, fruits, or nuts to your stuffing.
  • Make sure the stuffing is cooked all the way through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Holiday sausage stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and sausage, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you're serving it at a holiday dinner or a casual gathering, holiday sausage stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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