Best 20 Sausage Dressing Recipes

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The classic combination of sausage, bread, and seasonings makes sausage dressing a beloved dish across many cultures. While the flavors and ingredients may vary, one thing is for sure: finding the best way to cook sausage dressing can be a delightful culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a moist and fluffy dressing or a crispy, golden-brown crust, there are countless recipes to explore. From simple ingredients you may already have on hand to unique variations that add a twist to the traditional recipe, this article will guide you in discovering the best sausage dressing recipe that suits your taste and cooking style.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

SAGE, SAUSAGE AND APPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 16-ounce bag stuffing cubes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan and topping
1 pound fresh sage sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cooking apples, such as Gravenstein, Rome, or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 to 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
Kosher salt
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted (see Cook's Note)
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the stuffing cubes in a large bowl and set aside. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it loses most of its pink color, but not so much that it's dry, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and pan drippings to the stuffing cubes. Melt the remaining butter in the pan. Add the onion, apple, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the vegetables get soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and parsley and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the vegetable mixture over the stuffing cubes and toss until evenly moistened. Mix in the walnuts and eggs. Loosely pack the dressing in the prepared pan and cook uncovered until the top forms a crust, about 40 minutes. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of turkey pan drippings or melted butter over the top. Cook until the top is crisp and golden, about 20 minutes more.

SAUSAGE AND CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Recipe for Kwanzaa.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (8 ounce) packages corn bread mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound spicy pork sausage
2 onions, chopped
2 apples, cored and chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bake cornbread according to package directions. Cool and crumble into a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage until brown and crumbly, remove from the skillet but keep the oil in the pan. Add onions, apples and celery; cook stirring occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the cooked mixture and the sausage into the bowl with the crumbled cornbread. Stir in the chicken broth and melted butter. Season with parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary salt and pepper. Blend well and press into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 963.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SAUSAGE AND CORNBREAD DRESSING



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At our house, we add sausage and a little steak sauce to this cornbread dressing for a meal that warms our cold winter nights. -Mandy Nall, Montgomery, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
4 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 cups cubed day-old white or French bread
6 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 teaspoons onion salt
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2-1/2 to 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pot., Add onions and celery to drippings; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in sausage. Add cubed bread and cornbread; toss to combine., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, steak sauce, seasonings and baking powder until blended; stir into bread mixture. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAUSAGE DRESSING



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I relied on this slow-cooker recipe at Thanksgiving when there was no room in my oven to bake stuffing. The results were fantastic. Even family members who don't usually eat stuffing had some. -Mary Kendall, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes (about 9 cups)
1 large tart apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage mixture to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, eggs, melted butter, sage and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly to combine., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 3-4 hours, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1080mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CORNBREAD AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cubed cornbread
4 cups cubed French bread
1 pound sage sausage
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
2 cups finely diced celery
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and very finely diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey stock, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
Pinch of turmeric
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Spread the cornbread and French bread cubes out onto sheet pans. Let them dry out for several hours and up to overnight. You want them to be crisp/stale.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and brown until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage into a large bowl and drain half the grease. Lower the temperature under the skillet to medium. Melt the butter, then add the celery, rosemary, carrots and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, thyme, sage and turmeric and bring to a boil.
  • Add the bread to the bowl with the sausage and toss to combine. Gradually ladle the broth mixture into the bread and sausage mixture, tossing lightly as you go, until completely combined. Taste and season with salt. If the mixture needs more moisture, you can add more stock as desired. Stir in the parsley and transfer to a baking dish. Bake until golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

CROCK POT SAUSAGE DRESSING



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Make and share this Crock Pot Sausage Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 (14 ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing cubes or 1 (14 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 large tart apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans (optional)
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Transfer to a greased 5-quart crock pot/slow cooker.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until heated through.
  • Yield: 12 servings.

SLOW-COOKED SAUSAGE DRESSING



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This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker so the stove and oven are free for the other dishes you're preparing. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups seasoned stuffing cubes or croutons
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients. In a nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes; drain. Add to stuffing mixture; stir in broth and butter. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apple is tender, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SAUSAGE CORNBREAD DRESSING



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The phrases "holiday dinner" and "low-fat" are seldom used together, unless Rebecca Baird's corn bread stuffing is on the menu. Made with turkey sausage, herbs, fruit and veggies, this recipe lets you enjoy all the trimmings without the guilt, notes the field editor from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large egg whites
DRESSING:
1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1 cup chopped roasted chestnuts
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large egg white

Steps:

  • For cornbread, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine the buttermilk, applesauce and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, celery, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Crumble cornbread over mixture. Add the apples, chestnuts, parsley, garlic, thyme and pepper. Stir in broth and egg white. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NELDA'S SAUSAGE AND RICE DRESSING



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This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used it since. Don't wait until Thanksgiving to try it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 package (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Poultry seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix according to package directions; set aside. , In a Dutch oven, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

CORNBREAD/SAUSAGE DRESSING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



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An easy-to-make cornbread dressing that has become a tradition at our holiday table. Great with turkey, ham, goose, or duck.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 cups of day-old cornbread (I make 3 packages of cornbread mix and allow to cool overnight)
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 lbs bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped onions
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 -2 cup dried cranberries or 1 -2 cup dried cherries
4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried sage
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes and place in large mixing bowl with 2 tblsp of olive oil.
  • Add 2 tblsp of fresh thyme (1/2 tblsp dried) to mixing bowl and toss cornbread to coat.
  • Spread the cornbread out on baking sheets and bake at 350 until slightly toasted (about 15 minutes).
  • Allow toasted cornbread to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then return to bowl.
  • While cornbread is cooling, brown bulk sausage over medium heat until cooked through/lightly browned.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage from frying pan (or drain grease) and add sausage to mixing bowl.
  • Heat remaining 2 tblsp of olive oil and butter over medium heat and add onion and celery.
  • Saute onions and celery for about 10 minutes.
  • Add dried cranberries or cherries to onion/celery and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Fold the mixture into the bowl with cornbread and sausage.
  • Add the remaining thyme, sage, parsley to the mixing bowl and toss well with spatula.
  • Drizzle the mixture with chicken broth to moisten and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place into baking pan (s), cover with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.7

SAUSAGE MUSHROOM DRESSING



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To go with your turkey entree, how about serving Sausage Mushroom Dressing? The recipe comes from Mary Coleman of Norwood, Massachusetts. "My children and guests almost pass over the turkey in favor of this savory dressing each holiday," Mary notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (12-16 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bacon strips, diced
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
28 cups day-old bread cubes (about 3 pounds sliced bread)
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute the mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic in the drippings and butter until tender. Stir in the sage, salt and pepper., In several large bowls, combine the mushroom mixture, bread cubes, sausage, broth and bacon; toss to coat. , Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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This is an very flavorful recipe that works great for any special occasion, especially Thanksgiving.

Provided by Alan Dorchak

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cups cubed, day-old sourdough bread
1 ½ pounds bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced onion
2 cups diced celery
sea salt and pepper to taste
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread the bread cubes in a thin layer onto two or more baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until the bread cubes have toasted evenly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir once as the bread bakes. Once toasted, place the bread cubes into a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the pork sausage. Cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain the sausage and add to the bread cubes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, and scrape into the bowl with the bread cubes. Stir in the apples, cranberries, walnuts, sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Whisk the eggs in a bowl along with the chicken stock, and pour over the bread mixture along with 1/2 cup of melted butter. Stir well until the bread cubes have absorbed the chicken stock. Pack into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil, and stir the stuffing. Return to the oven and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 675.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

APPLE, BUTTERNUT AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



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I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash, bacon and maple sausage! Now, it's one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. -Brenda Crouch, Ansley, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 2 pans (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound maple pork sausage
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place squash and apples on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add sausage, celery, onions and carrots to pan; cook over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Transfer to a large bowl. Add 5 cups stuffing cubes, crackers, evaporated milk, soup, eggs, rice, sour cream, seasonings and reserved squash mixture and bacon; toss. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Lightly crush remaining 1 cup stuffing cubes. Sprinkle over tops; dot with butter. , Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAUSAGE BREAD DRESSING



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My husband and father go crazy for this dressing. Leftovers are rare but they freeze quite well. To save time, chop the veggies and prepare (but don't bake) the dressing up to two days ahead of time and refrigerate. Add a little baking time since it will be cold. -Bette Votral, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield about 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 cup corn bread stuffing mix (about 3 ounces)
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1-1/3 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and stuffing mix., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and add to stuffing mixture., Add butter to same pan. Add apple, mushrooms and celery; cook and stir over medium-high heat until mushrooms are tender. Stir in parsley, sage, salt and pepper. Stir into stuffing mixture. Stir in broth and pecans., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SAGE SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRAISIN DRESSING



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This is a recipe I use every year for our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. I usually double this recipe for the amount of people we have over. It is wonderful as left-overs, also. The nice thing about this is that it can be prepped the day before, so on the day your cooking, you just pop it into the oven (less dirty dishes and more free time that morning). I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb jimmy dean sage sausage (in the tube)
16 ounces plain stuffing cubes (not crumbs)
6 tablespoons butter, divided (plus more for greasing dish and for topping)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 granny smith apple, cored, peeled and diced small (depending on size)
1 stalk celery, diced small (including leafy end)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups chicken broth (I use Swanson)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup craisins
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325*F. Butter a 3 quart casserole dish. Place stuffing cubes in a large bowl.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add sage sausage (breaking up with a wooden spoon). Cook until almost all the pink is gone, but not so much that it gets dry (about 5 minutes). Pour cooked sausage AND all the drippings over the top of the stuffing cubes (Do Not mix in yet).
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the same pan and add onion, apple, celery and the salt. Cook (stirring often) until veggies start to soften (about 5 minutes). Add the chicken broth and parsley to the pan and bring to just boiling.
  • Once boiling, pour broth and veggie mixture over the stuffing cubes and sausage.Gently toss everything until evenly moistened (if it seems that it needs more moisture, add 1 tablespoon of water). Now add in Craisins and the beaten egg. Mix well.
  • "Loosely" pack the dressing into the prepared casserole dish. (At this point you can "tightly" cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it over night to bake the next day, just remove the wrap, gently stir in about 1 tablespoon of water, "lightly "pack again and let it rest on the counter about a 1/2 hour before placing in the oven).
  • Bake the dressing, UNCOVERED, until the top starts forming a crust (about 40 minutes). While it's baking, melt an additional 2 tablespoons of butter (unless you prefer to use 2 tablespoons turkey drippings). Once the 40 minutes are up, drizzle the butter (or turkey drippings) over the top of the dressing and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes. Serve warm.
  • (If your turkey is already roasting at the same temperature, you could add the dressing during the last hour. If your oven temp is different, you may need to adjust baking time). Enjoy!

ARTICHOKE-SAUSAGE STUFFING / DRESSING



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from Quick Fix Meals. We actually couldn't find turkey sausage, so we got uncased pork sausage from Whole Foods, cooked it in the pan, drained the fat, and did everything else exactly as stated. Very tasty!

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb turkey sausage, casing removed (or Italian sausage)
2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 loaf French baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4-6 cups cubed)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or more as needed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (or if cooking inside turkey, preheat to 450°F).
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When pan is hot, add sausage and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and poultry seasoning and cook 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add bread cubes, artichoke hearts, cheese, parsley, and 1 1/2 cups broth.
  • Toss to combine, allowing liquid to soften bread cubes. If stuffing seems dry, add more broth to soak cubes.
  • Bake stuffing at 325°F for 30 minutes in shallow baking dish.
  • ** If cooking in turkey: Loosely stuff bread mixture into turkey (extra stuffing can be baked in shallow dish next to the turkey). Place turkey in preheated oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 325°F Roast turkey 20 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 180-185°F.

DRIED CHERRY & SAUSAGE DRESSING



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Apples and dried cherries add a sweet-tart flavor to my homemade stuffing. It makes a holiday dinner one to remember. -Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1/4 cup cherry juice blend or unsweetened apple juice
1 cup dried cherries
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-15 minutes or until toasted. Cool slightly. In a small saucepan, bring juice blend to a boil. Stir in cherries. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, celery and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in apples, parsley, butter, seasonings, bread cubes and drained cherries. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and stock; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SAUSAGE-HERB DRESSING



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To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my slow cooker on the big day. It has stood the test two years running! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes (8 cups)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in coffee and seasonings; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing cubes. Transfer to a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through and edges are lightly browned, 2-2-1/2 hours, stirring once. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

DRIED FRUIT AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



Dried Fruit and Sausage Dressing image

This recipe was developed by one of our freelance food stylists, Suzanne Breckenridge. I make it every Thanksgiving, and my husband always hopes for leftovers! -Stephanie Marchese

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup port wine
8 ounces coarse-textured white bread
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 medium tart apple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a small skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add wine; simmer for 2 minutes., Cut crusts from the bread if desired; tear bread into small pieces. Place in a bowl; add the sausage, onion mixture and remaining ingredients. Mix lightly. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUSAGE POTATO DRESSING



Sausage Potato Dressing image

Mashed potatoes and sausage are the deliciously different ingredients in this moist dressing. I've been using this recipe since the 1960s with no complaints from my family. -Germain Stank, Pound, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
8 slices bread, toasted and cubed
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh herbs, vegetables, and meat will give your dressing the best flavor.
  • Don't overstuff the dressing. The dressing should be light and fluffy, not dense and heavy. Aim for about 1 cup of dressing per pound of meat.
  • Bake the dressing at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside and a moist and flavorful interior.
  • Let the dressing rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to set.

Conclusion:

Sausage dressing is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its savory flavors and versatile ingredients, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress, give sausage dressing a try. You won't be disappointed.

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