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Sausage Stuffing Recipe

This sausage stuffing combines savory sausage, onions, and celery with bread cubes for a flavorful side dish. It’s seasoned with poultry seasoning and pepper, then stuffed into a turkey for a delicious, savory stuffing. Perfect for holiday meals or any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 514 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Slotted spoon
  • Stove
  • Roasting pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup finely diced celery
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • ¾ cup melted butter, or as needed
  • 3 tsp poultry seasoning
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 cups white bread cubes

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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  • Cook and stir sausage in the skillet for 5-7 minutes, until browned and crumbly.
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  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a large bowl.
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  • Pour the sausage drippings into a measuring cup and add enough melted butter to make 1 cup.
  • Pour this mixture into the skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté celery and onions in the butter mixture until the onions are tender, without browning.
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  • Stir in 1/3 of the bread cubes.
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  • Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the sausage.
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  • Add the remaining bread cubes, poultry seasoning, and pepper, then mix well.
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  • Stuff the mixture into the body and neck cavities of a turkey and roast as desired.
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Notes

  • You can substitute the sausage with a vegetarian version for a meatless alternative.
  • Add some chopped apples or cranberries for a fruity twist to the stuffing.
  • For a spicier kick, include a pinch of red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper.
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding some sautéed mushrooms or garlic to the mix.