Best 5 Sausage And Cranberry Baked Stuffing Recipes

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**Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing: A Holiday Feast for the Soul**

Envision a succulent, savory stuffing that perfectly complements your holiday turkey or ham, bursting with the flavors of juicy sausage, tangy cranberries, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Picture a dish that combines the essence of tradition with a modern twist, featuring a tantalizing blend of textures from crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside bread cubes to the plump, juicy cranberries. This Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing is not just a side dish; it's a culinary experience that will elevate your holiday feast to new heights. With two delectable variations – one featuring a classic bread-based stuffing and the other showcasing a healthier, gluten-free version using almond flour – this recipe caters to every palate and dietary preference. Prepare to indulge in a stuffing so irresistible that it will become the star of your holiday table.

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

SAUSAGE AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Tasty and easy cranberry stuffing.

Provided by Mark Correira

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 cup diced celery
1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
¾ cup unsweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add sausage; cook and stir, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Return onion and celery and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to a bowl and add stuffing mix and cranberries; gently stir until liquid is gone and ingredients are well coated. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 768.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SAUSAGE AND CRANBERRY BAKED STUFFING



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Do-ahead dish! Enhance savory, sausage stuffing by stirring in colorful, tart cranberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups lightly packed 3/4-inch cubes French bread
1 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Add sausage mixture, sage and cranberries to baking dish; mix lightly with bread cubes. In medium bowl, beat broth, milk and eggs with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour over bread and stir gently to soak all bread cubes in milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

MOM'S SAUSAGE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Freshly toasted Italian bread crumbs, two incredibly rich sausages, and so unbelievably moist, it will surely impress your guests for the big feast this year!

Provided by Culinary Envy

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 loaf soft Italian bread
½ cup salted butter
¾ pound mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
¾ pound andouille sausage links, casings removed
2 cups diced yellow onion
2 cups diced celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium orange, zested and juiced, divided
3 large eggs
¼ cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 (10 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
¼ cup dried cranberries, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Dice bread into 3/4-inch cubes; spread into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring several times, until toasted, about 45 minutes. Keep oven on.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming, about 2 minutes; do not allow butter to burn. Add Italian and andouille sausages. Cook, breaking sausages up into fine pieces, until just a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes.
  • Add onion, celery, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups chicken broth, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  • Whisk remaining 2 cups chicken broth, eggs, and parsley together in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly stir in the sausage mixture. Gently fold in the toasted bread cubes, stuffing mix, and dried cranberries until evenly mixed. Transfer to a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until crispy and golden brown on top, about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve a hearty side of Food Network's Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mild bulk breakfast sausage
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cleaned well (about 2 large leeks)
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped celery with leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 cup dried cranberries, rehydrated in boiling water for 15 minutes and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
6 cups boxed bread cubes (croutons)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.)
  • Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.

SAUSAGE & CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Make stuffing balls to serve alongside your Christmas turkey, or cook the mix in a baking dish if you prefer

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion , finely chopped
25g butter
2 slices white bread , whizzed to chunky breadcrumbs
200g sausagemeat
1 apple , peeled and grated
200g cranberry
50g pistachios
4 sage leaves, finely sliced
½ tsp mixed spice
bay leaves , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook the onion in the butter until soft but not browned. Add the breadcrumbs and stir so they soak up all the excess butter and fat. Let the mixture cool. Tip into a bowl with the sausagemeat, apple, cranberries, pistachios, sage and mixed spice. Mix well, then roll into balls. You can now cover and chill for up to a day before cooking.
  • To cook, place in a roasting tin and bake for 40 mins, turning a few times, or until browned all over. Add the bay leaves, if using, for the final ten minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your stuffing will taste. This is especially true for the cranberries - fresh cranberries will be plump and juicy, while frozen cranberries can be dry and tart.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing: Overcooked stuffing is dry and crumbly. Cook it just until it is heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Use a variety of textures: A good stuffing should have a variety of textures, from soft and moist to crispy and crunchy. Adding nuts, seeds, or bread cubes can help to achieve this.
  • Season the stuffing well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices in your stuffing. This is what will give it flavor.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the stuffing to set. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Sausage and cranberry baked stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a classic Thanksgiving stuffing or a unique side dish for your next potluck, this recipe is sure to please.

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