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Darby's Daily Balance

Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing

spicy Italian sausage stuffing with a crispy top and soft middle.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1.5 sticks butter
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Prep the Bread: Set oven to 325°F. Tear French bread into 1–2 inch pieces. Bake for 20 minutes to dry it out (not toast it!). OR let it sit out for a few days to get crusty. Let cool and place in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet. Transfer sausage to the bowl with the bread.

  3. 3

    Veggie + Herb Mixture: In the same skillet, melt 1 ½ sticks of butter. Add onion + celery and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Cook 3 more minutes. Pour this mixture over the bread and sausage.

  4. 4

    Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs + chicken broth. Pour over stuffing mixture and gently toss.

  5. 5

    Bake: Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes until golden and crispy on top.