Best 7 Pork Sausage Dressing Recipes

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Pork sausage dressing, a traditional Southern dish, is a savory and flavorful stuffing commonly served with roasted turkey or chicken. This versatile dish can also be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. Made with ground pork sausage, bread cubes, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings, pork sausage dressing is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. This article provides three delicious pork sausage dressing recipes, each with a unique flavor profile.

The first recipe, "Classic Southern Pork Sausage Dressing," is a traditional take on this classic dish. It features a blend of ground pork sausage, cornbread cubes, celery, onion, and seasonings, creating a flavorful and moist dressing.

The second recipe, "Apple and Sausage Dressing," adds a touch of sweetness and crunch with the addition of diced apples. This recipe also includes chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, creating a festive and flavorful dressing perfect for holiday gatherings.

The third recipe, "Spicy Sausage Dressing with Peppers and Corn," takes a bolder approach with the addition of diced bell peppers, corn, and a touch of cayenne pepper. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their dishes.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1 pound loose breakfast sausage (or use links and remove the casings)
2 onions, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups stale 1/2-inch country white bread cubes (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, celery, sage and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes and sausage-broth mixture and toss until evenly combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cover with foil.
  • Bake the stuffing until hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

SAUSAGE-HERB DRESSING



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To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my slow cooker on the big day. It has stood the test two years running! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes (8 cups)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in coffee and seasonings; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing cubes. Transfer to a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through and edges are lightly browned, 2-2-1/2 hours, stirring once. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST SAUSAGE STUFFING



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This stuffing has lots of flavor and is nice and moist. You can also change the ingredients to your liking. I quadruple this recipe and make the extra in my electric roaster, that's how much everyone loves it. This recipe is very adaptable, you can change it around anyway you like and it will still be delicious!

Provided by MOMMY5

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound breakfast sausage
¾ cup margarine, melted
¾ cup finely diced onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery
8 cups soft bread cubes, divided
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, about 10 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and let drain on paper towels. Combine melted margarine with the sausage drippings until there is 1 cup of drippings and margarine combined.
  • Cook and stir onion and celery in the margarine-dripping mixture in the same skillet over medium heat until onion is tender but not browned, about 10 minutes . Stir in about 1/3 of the bread cubes. Pour onion mixture into a large bowl and stir in remaining bread cubes, sausage, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Watch your hands, it's hot. Mix well. This stuffing is ready for baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PORK SAUSAGE DRESSING



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This is the dressing made by my mom when I was growing up. It was not written down, so I watched and threw measuring cup out when she mixed items in. I changed it over the years to use low fat items listed and to use Crockpot. I got the Crockpot suggestion from a magazine article discussing the pros and cons of stuffing a turkey....

Provided by Marilyn McDonough

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 8

32-36 oz bulk pork sausage
2 c chopped onions
2 c chopped celery
1/2 c butter buds-prepared (or 1 stick margarine or butter)
2 egg beaters egg substitue (or 2 whole eggs-beat)
1 pkg seasoned bread stuffing, cubed
2 c chicken broth, hot
turkey giblets, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Crumble sausage and brown in skillet, drain off excess fat. Then add celery and onion to sausage, stir and continue to brown for 1-3 minutes. Season with pepper to taste. Add butter buds, cover and steam until celery is tender (about 10 min). Add large bag of bread stuffing to large mixing bowl. Add 2 eggs, sausage mixture, and 2 cups of hot broth. Add chopped turkey gizzard, neck, liver if desired. Mix well. Put in a 3 QT Crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Makes 12 servings.
  • 2. This sausage can be baked inside a turkey or casserole. If using a casserole, bake at 350 degrees for at least 45 minutes (to heat through). I recommend the Crockpot because it is lower calorie than stuffing a turkey and saves room in the oven for other items. Also you can start early in morning and helps last minute preparations not be hectic. Use of the Crockpot liner, also helps with clean-up. I use 3-12 ounces of Jimmy Deans low fat sausage. However, you can use any type of pork sausage, use 2- 16 ounce packages and you can mix 1 regular with 1 hot sausage for a spicier variation. You can use real eggs and margarine, however it is such a high fat, calorie dish, that the lighter version is preferred. If making sausage dressing for a pork roast, use beef broth and do not use turkey pieces.

SAUSAGE DRESSING



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I relied on this slow-cooker recipe at Thanksgiving when there was no room in my oven to bake stuffing. The results were fantastic. Even family members who don't usually eat stuffing had some. -Mary Kendall, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes (about 9 cups)
1 large tart apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage mixture to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, eggs, melted butter, sage and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly to combine., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 3-4 hours, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1080mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Thomas R. Fox

Categories     Pork     Roast     Fall     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 11-rib crown roast of pork (about 5 1/2 pounds)
Sausage Stuffing
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry vermouth or white wine
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rack in roasting pan. Cover rack with foil. Place pork atop rack. Roast pork uncovered 1 hour.
  • Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Remove pork from oven; fill cavity with 1 1/2 cups stuffing, mounding in center. Transfer remaining stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Moisten pork roast and stuffing in dish with total of 1/4 cup broth. Cover stuffing in pork cavity with foil.
  • Return pork to oven. Place stuffing in dish in oven. Roast pork and stuffing in dish until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, basting roast occasionally with drippings, about 45 minutes for stuffing in dish and 55 minutes for roast. Transfer pork to platter and cover; let stand while preparing gravy.
  • Boil 1 3/4 cups broth and vermouth in large saucepan until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour in small bowl. Whisk into broth mixture. Boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Carve pork between bones into chops. Pass gravy separately.

HOMEMADE PORK SAUSAGE



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These county-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not nearly as good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground pork
2 teaspoons ground sage
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into eight 4-in. patties. In a skillet over medium heat, fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned or until no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. If you can, use homemade pork sausage, fresh sage, and freshly grated onion.
  • Don't overstuff the sausage. When you're stuffing the sausage casings, be careful not to overstuff them. This can cause the sausage to split open during cooking.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly. Make sure the sausage is cooked all the way through before you serve it. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Let the dressing rest before serving. After you've cooked the dressing, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the dressing with your favorite sides. Pork sausage dressing is a great side dish for a variety of meals. Some popular sides include mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Pork sausage dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a holiday meal, a weeknight dinner, or a potluck. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pork sausage dressing recipe that everyone will love.

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