SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH FENNEL AND ROASTED SQUASH

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Sausage Stuffing with Fennel and Roasted Squash image

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Fennel     Squash     Butternut Squash     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 cups 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes peeled seeded butternut squash (from one 13/4-pound squash)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 cups chopped onions (about 1 pound)
2 cups chopped celery (4 to 5 stalks)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh fennel bulb (about 1 medium)
1 1-pound pork sausage log
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
12 cups (generous) 1-inch cubes day-old pain rustique or ciabatta bread with crust (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Scatter squash on sheet in single layer; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast squash until tender, stirring occasionally, about 55 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and fennel. Sauté 8 minutes. Add sausage. Sauté until vegetables are tender and sausage is cooked through, breaking up sausage with fork, about 10 minutes. Add all herbs; sauté 1 minute longer. Add to bowl with squash. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide bread between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake until bread is crusty but not hard, reversing sheets after 5 minutes, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to very large bowl and cool.
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. vegetable mixture into bread. Whisk salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend whisk in 1 cup broth. Add egg mixture stuffing, tossing to combine evenly and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish.
  • Bake stuffing uncovered until cooked through and brown and crusty on top, 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

Laiba Butt
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This stuffing recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Haroon Cris
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Fiaka Favour
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This stuffing is really easy to make and it turned out great! I especially liked the crispy sage leaves on top.


Blessing Friday
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The fennel was a bit too strong for me. I think I would use less of it next time.


Victoria Abosede
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This stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.


Noman Mughal
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


Anna Husain
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This was the best stuffing I've ever had! The fennel and roasted squash added so much flavor and depth. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijaaz kaka
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This stuffing recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ak Mj
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Journee Cally
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This stuffing was really easy to make and it turned out great! I especially liked the crispy sage leaves on top.


Hana Alfatih
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The fennel was a bit overpowering for me. I think I would use less of it next time.


obaydul hossain
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This stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or stock next time.


MR APUN MR APUN
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I wasn't sure about the combination of sausage, fennel, and roasted squash, but I was pleasantly surprised! This stuffing was really flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making it again.


Dilwar Husain
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This stuffing was delicious! I loved the sweetness of the squash and the fennel added a nice touch of anise flavor. It was also really easy to make.


John Edoki
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I've made this stuffing recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sausage, fennel, and roasted squash is just perfect.


Shantell Perkins
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This sausage stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The fennel and roasted squash added so much flavor and depth to the dish. It was also really easy to make, which was a huge plus on a busy holiday.