SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH CARAMELIZED LEEKS AND ONIONS

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Categories     turkey     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 oz. bread crumbs or stuffing mix (I used Trader Joe's)
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1-1/4 lb. turkey breakfast sausage (Jennie O)
2 tablespoons butter
3-1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
3 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium onions)
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed and diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (packed) golden raisins
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2-1/2 cups low salt chicken broth (or more to your liking)

Steps:

  • Stir fennel seeds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer fennel seeds to small bowl. Cook sausage in the same skillet until brown and cooked through, breaking up the sausage into bite sized pieces, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add butter to drippings in skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onions, carrots, celeray and fennel bulb and sauté until leeks and onions are soft and deep brown, about 20 minutes. Add the garlic and toasted fennel seeds and sauté 3 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl with sausage. Stir in raisins, sage, thyme and chicken broth. Refrigerate overnight for use in stuffing turkey the next day. Note: I also added the package of Trader Joes's stuffing seasoning to give the stuffing extra flavor.

Amber Basham
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I've tried several sausage stuffing recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Mdabbasabbas 10w8e
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish. I simply prepare it the day before and then bake it on the day of my dinner party.


Zawulinl Like
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This stuffing is a bit spicy for my taste. I would recommend using a milder sausage next time.


charles smith
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I'm not a fan of onions, so I omitted them from the recipe. The stuffing still turned out great.


Gabby Nonyerem
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Jair Samangoen
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I love that this stuffing is made with fresh herbs. It really gives it a delicious flavor.


Sheeer Khan
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This stuffing is the perfect addition to any holiday meal.


Fawn Elaine “Dragyn” Brashear
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Suma Ghosh
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


8s radir 999
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


ashley williams
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of stale bread on hand, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Ikii Ikii
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I'm not a fan of sausage, so I used ground turkey instead. The stuffing still turned out great!


Regina Miller
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The flavors in this stuffing were amazing! The sausage, leeks, and onions all complemented each other perfectly.


Saraibrahim Elamari
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This stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or butter next time.


Ramlee Vicky
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out great! It was a perfect addition to our Thanksgiving dinner.


Fernando Sandel
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This stuffing was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sausage, leeks, and onions were all cooked to perfection, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ndagire Jovia
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized leeks and onions added a sweetness and depth of flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pamela DeVlieger
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This sausage stuffing with caramelized leeks and onions was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were incredible, and the stuffing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.