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Turkey Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Turkey Sausage Stuffing Recipe

This savory turkey sausage stuffing bakes up with a golden top and a tender, herby center. It’s classic comfort with plenty of flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 10 cup dry bread cubes day-old or toasted
  • 1.25 lb turkey sausage casings removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1.5 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1.5 tsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 2.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth turkey stock also works
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries optional
  • 0.5 cup chopped toasted pecans optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • If bread is soft, spread on a sheet pan and toast 10 minutes to dry slightly. Cool.
  • Brown turkey sausage in olive oil over medium heat, breaking it up, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Cook onion and celery with a pinch of salt until tender, 7–9 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, sage, thyme, and half the parsley. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • Combine bread cubes, cooked sausage, and skillet mixture in a large bowl. Add cranberries and pecans if using.
  • Pour in about 2 1/2 cups broth, tossing gently until evenly moistened but not soggy. Add more if needed.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Spread stuffing in the prepared dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until hot and lightly crisp on top, 15–20 minutes. Rest 10 minutes. Finish with remaining parsley.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the bread for cornbread for a sweeter, Southern-style twist, or add 1 cup diced apple for a fall note. Make-ahead: Assemble up to 1 day in advance; cover and refrigerate. Bake covered 10 minutes longer to heat through. To reheat leftovers, splash with broth and warm, covered, at 325°F until steamy.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Turkey Sausage Stuffing Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.