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Herb Sausage Stuffing

What is a holiday dinner without a dish of homemade stuffing? Pack the classic dish with tons of flavor with fresh herbs and pork sausage.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz stale french bread cubed
  • cup unsalted butter
  • cup white onion (2 small or one large) diced
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb pork sausage
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Cube your bread and spread it out on a baking sheet. Leave uncovered overnight to dry out. ALTERNATIVELY if you don't have time to do the day before, place in a 225 degree oven for 30-40 min. Place in a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • In a large pan/pot, melt butter and add in chopped onions, celery, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender
  • Add in pork sausage and break it up into chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking 3-4 minutes to cook out raw herb taste.
  • Remove from heat and pour in chicken stock and beaten egg. Stir immediately to avoid scrambling.
  • Pour contents over bread and mix to combine. Press gently to flatten.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the inside is moist but not wet. Allow to set for 5 minutes then serve.
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