{"id":"87926acd-a4b5-4398-8323-15d352c7f74f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/87926acd-a4b5-4398-8323-15d352c7f74f","source_url":"https://themodernproper.com/classic-sausage-stuffing","title":"Sausage Stuffing Recipe","ingredients":[{"text":"1 ½ loaves\n                        \n                                                                French bread, crust removed and torn into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)","item":"loaves French bread, crust removed and torn into 1-inch pieces","quantity":1.5,"preparation":"about 12 cups"},{"text":"16 ounces\n                        \n                                                                ground mild Italian sausage","item":"ground mild Italian sausage","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"½ cup\n                        \n                                                                salted butter, (1 stick), plus more for greasing","item":"salted butter,","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for greasing","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"2 cups\n                        \n                                                                chopped yellow onions","item":"chopped yellow onions","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups\n                        \n                                                                diced celery","item":"diced celery","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup\n                        \n                                                                chopped flat-leaf parsley","item":"chopped flat-leaf parsley","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon\n                        \n                                                                minced fresh sage","item":"minced fresh sage","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon\n                        \n                                                                minced fresh rosemary","item":"minced fresh rosemary","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon\n                        \n                                                                minced fresh thyme","item":"minced fresh thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon\n                        \n                                                                ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon\n                        \n                                                                kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon\n                        \n                                                                freshly cracked black pepper","item":"freshly cracked black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 ½ cups\n                        \n                                                                chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2\n                        \n                                                                large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 300°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the bread to a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until dried out, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, breaking into pieces, until beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Add the butter, onion and celery, continue cooking until the sausage is browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes more."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the sausage mixture to the bowl with the bread. Add the parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and toss to distribute evenly. Pour in 1½ cups of the chicken broth and gently toss to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth. Add to the bread mixture and gently toss until thoroughly combined."},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake until set, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven uncovered. Bake until browned and crispy on top, about 45 minutes more."},{"number":7,"text":"Preheat the oven to 300°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish."},{"number":8,"text":"Add the bread to a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until dried out, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl."},{"number":9,"text":"Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, breaking into pieces, until beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Add the butter, onion and celery, continue cooking until the sausage is browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes more."},{"number":10,"text":"Add the sausage mixture to the bowl with the bread. Add the parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and toss to distribute evenly. Pour in 1½ cups of the chicken broth and gently toss to combine."},{"number":11,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth. Add to the bread mixture and gently toss until thoroughly combined."},{"number":12,"text":"Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake until set, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven uncovered. Bake until browned and crispy on top, about 45 minutes more."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:38.403863+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:38.403863+00:00"}