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The Best Thanksgiving Sausage Stuffing There Ever .

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A rich and savory Thanksgiving sausage stuffing made with homemade sage sausage, toasted white bread cubes, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect baked in a casserole or used to stuff the turkey for a flavorful holiday side.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large casserole (10 × 14 inch) + 5 cups for turkey stuffing
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the sage sausage:

Ground pork shoulder (70% lean, 30% fat)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Dried sage

White wine

Ice water

For the stuffing:

White sandwich bread, cut into cubes

Unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Yellow onions, chopped

Button mushrooms, sliced

Celery ribs, chopped

Green bell peppers, cored and diced

Garlic, minced

Kosher salt

Prepared sage sausage

Chicken or turkey stock

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread cubes on baking sheets and toast for 10–12 minutes until dried, rotating halfway.
  2. Make the sausage: Keep pork cold. Mix ground pork, salt, pepper, and sage in a stand mixer or by hand. Add white wine, mix, then add ice water until sausage becomes tacky and binds well.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, celery, bell peppers, garlic, and salt. Cook until onions are translucent and vegetables are softened. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, combine toasted bread, cooled vegetables, and sage sausage. Mix thoroughly with clean hands.
  5. Reserve 5 cups of stuffing for the turkey. Transfer the remaining stuffing to a 10 × 14-inch casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes, basting with stock every 20 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake until internal temperature reaches 140°F (or 160°F for well-done pork), about 25 minutes more.
  7. For turkey stuffing: place reserved stuffing into the cavity and cook turkey until thigh reaches 175°F and stuffing is at least 140°F.

Notes

  • Swap green bell peppers for red, yellow, or orange for a sweeter flavor.
  • Use cremini or wild mushrooms for a deeper, earthier taste.
  • Store-bought sage sausage can be used for convenience.
  • For sweetness, add chopped apples or dried cranberries.
  • Cheap white sandwich bread soaks up the flavors best.

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