CLASSIC SAGE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING

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Categories     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 10-14 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds (about 2 loaves) high quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread, cut into 3/4-inch dice, about 5quarts
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 pounds sage sausage, removed from casing
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
4 large stalks celery, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated on microplane
1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves)
32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, preferably homemade
3 whole eggs
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven racks to lower middle and upper middle position. Preheat oven to 275°F. Spread bread evenly over two rimmed baking sheets. Stagger trays on oven racks and bake until completely dried, about 50 minutes total, rotating trays and stirring bread cubes several times during baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Increase oven heat to 350°F 2. In large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium high heat until foaming subsides (don't allow butter to brown), about 2 minutes. Add sausage and mash with stiff whisk or potato masher to break up into fine pieces (largest pieces should be no greater than 1/4-inch). Cook, stirring frequently until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Add onions, celery, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of chicken stock. 3. Whisk remaining chicken stock, eggs, and 3 tablespoons parsley in medium bowl until homogeneous. Stirring constantly with wooden spoon, slowly pour egg mixture into sausage mixture. Add bread cubes and fold gently until evenly mixed. 4. Use part of stuffing to stuff bird if desired. To cook remaining stuffing, transfer to buttered 9 by 13 rectangular baking dish (or 10 by 14 oval dish), cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until instant read thermometer reads 150°F when inserted into center of dish, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown and crisp on top, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve. Printed from http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/11/classic-sage-and-sausage-stuffing-or-dressing-recipe.html

Shabir Butt
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I love the way this stuffing pairs with turkey. It's the perfect side dish.


Papa Sonko
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This stuffing is easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Silambu Kanthan
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I've made this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


Musanya Nankolongo
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This stuffing is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sausage and the celery.


Lukas
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I love that this stuffing is made with fresh herbs. It gives it a really bright and flavorful taste.


Kamran Irshad
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great dish to freeze and reheat later.


Amandaa O'Neill
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I've made this stuffing with different types of sausage and it's always delicious. I also like to add different herbs and spices to taste.


Andrea Louise Jackson
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Ayana Nkrumah
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I love that this stuffing is made with sausage. It gives it a nice savory flavor.


md rofikul
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Gabby Frailan
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I've made this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Darren Schultz
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This stuffing is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it. And it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ikechukuwu Onyemachi
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I love the way this stuffing pairs with turkey. It's the perfect side dish.


Tushar Roy
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This stuffing is a must-have at our Thanksgiving dinner. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Perry Bruins
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Asha Kombo
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This stuffing is easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Sona Islam
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I made this stuffing for the first time this year and it was a huge success. My family loved it!


kelvin gutierrez
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This stuffing is the best! I love the combination of sausage, sage, and celery.


Mads Davis
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I've made this stuffing for years and it's always a crowd pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


VCO Is LIVE
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful and moist, and the sausage and sage gave it a nice savory flavor.