OUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING STUFFING WITH SAUSAGE AND CORNBREAD

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Our Favorite Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sausage and Cornbread image

Rounds of testing beget our tastiest Thanksgiving stuffing ever. Our ultimate version has mix of country bread and cornbread, savory breakfast sausage, and plenty of fresh herbs to make it truly irresistible. Omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken to make it vegetarian-friendly.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Thanksgiving     Sausage     Corn     Stuffing/Dressing     Celery     Stock     Herb     Butter     Egg     Side     Frankenrecipe

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 pound good-quality day-old crusty country-style or peasant bread, torn into 3/4" pieces (about 5 cups)
1/2 pound day-old cornbread, broken into 3/4" pieces (about 5 cups)
1 pound breakfast sausage links, casings removed, or ground breakfast sausage mix, broken up into 1/2" pieces
2 1/2 cups chopped onions (about 1 medium plus 1 large onion)
3 medium celery stalks, sliced
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped sage
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Special Equipment
A 13x9x2" or other 3-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Butter baking dish; set aside. Arrange bread and cornbread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until completely dried out, 35-50 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet, then transfer to a very large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Break sausage into 1/2" pieces and cook, stirring and breaking up into smaller (about 1/4") pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread but do not stir.
  • Heat remaining 1 stick butter in same skillet over medium-high. Cook onions and celery, stirring often and scraping browned bits off bottom of pan, until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread mixture and let cool.
  • Whisk eggs, broth, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add to bread mixture and fold gently until thoroughly combined.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake stuffing until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F, 40-45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until set and top is browned and crisped, 45-50 minutes more.
  • Do Ahead
  • Stuffing can be assembled, but not baked, 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. When ready to bake, bring to room temperature and bake according to recipe. Stuffing can be baked 1 day ahead. Let cool completely, then cover with foil and chill. Keep covered and bake in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is crisped, 7-10 minutes more.

Nour Ibrahim
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This stuffing is a must-try for any Thanksgiving dinner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


MD shakil Molla
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I've tried many different stuffing recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Florida Kato
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a delicious and easy side dish for any weeknight meal.


N'jeri Binta
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I'm not a huge fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.


Brian Kretsch
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This stuffing is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


LITON SHOHEL
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I made this stuffing for a potluck dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Egrinya Mary
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This stuffing is a must-try for any cornbread lover. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch.


shahid hasan
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Aundra Jenkins
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's also a delicious and easy side dish for any holiday meal.


EHAB TA
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I was skeptical about using cornbread in stuffing, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's the best stuffing I've ever had.


Md Ahsaen
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This stuffing recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Chanaka Kaluarachchi
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


mohy zidan
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use leftover cornbread to make it.


Aliyu Abubakar chika
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect texture.


Asonge Mantetshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family raved about it.


Alaia Scroggins
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This stuffing is a game-changer! The combination of sausage, cornbread, and spices is divine.