Description
A comforting and flavorful stuffing featuring rich sausage, fresh herbs, and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 cups bread (ciabatta, sourdough, or crusty bread), toasted and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1–2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut your bread into bite-sized cubes and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crisp.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, and chopped fresh herbs. Mix gently to avoid crushing the bread.
- Pour in enough broth to moisten the mixture without making it soggy. Combine thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to create a crispy top.
Notes
For a drier stuffing, use less broth; for a moister texture, add a bit more. Customize with nuts or fruits for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: stuffing, sausage stuffing, holiday recipe, side dish, cranberries, fresh herbs