Best 8 Sausage And Kale Stuffing Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful stuffing recipe that combines the savory goodness of sausage with the earthy taste of kale? Look no further! This article offers a delectable collection of sausage and kale stuffing recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal truly special. From classic sausage and kale stuffing to unique variations that incorporate different flavors and textures, this article has it all. Whether you prefer a traditional stuffing recipe or are looking for something more adventurous, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to complement your favorite holiday dishes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delicious world of sausage and kale stuffing!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE AND KALE THANKSGIVING DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 pound sweet Italian fennel sausage, casings removed, broken into small pieces
3 large leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced
1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch kale, leaves trimmed and chopped
1 pound stale onion focaccia, cubed
1 large egg
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
1 cup diced parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the leeks and squash and season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook until the leeks are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the kale, toss and cover until the kale wilts, about 4 minutes. Add the focaccia cubes and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and toss until the butter melts.
  • Whisk the egg and chicken broth in a bowl until smooth; stir in the diced parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture; cook until the liquid is absorbed by the bread, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Scatter the shredded cheese evenly on top and bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

KALE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Wilted kale, hot Italian sausage, and golden raisins make a balanced, hearty mixture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 links hot Italian sausage, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces kale, tough stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage, breaking up large pieces with the back of a spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl.
  • Add garlic to skillet. Cook until soft, about 1 minute. Add kale and water. Cook until kale wilts and is almost completely cooked, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, squeezing out excess water.
  • Add kale mixture, raisins, pine nuts, sage, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to bowl with sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a cutting board, and finely chop. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until ready to use.

SAUSAGE AND KALE STUFFING



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This delicious stuffing is rich and rustic if you use whole wheat bread, lighter using white.

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes about 12 cups, enough for 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf whole wheat or white hearth bread (20 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 11 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound fresh breakfast sausage, removed from casings
1 bunch kale, tough stems removed, leaves very thinly sliced, divided
1 medium red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 Honeycrisp, Fuji, or other crisp apples, diced
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300F.
  • Spread bread cubes out on a large baking sheets and bake, stirring once, until dried but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage and cook, breaking up chunks with the side of a spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to bowl with bread with a slotted spoon.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and add half the kale and 1/4 cup water.
  • Cook, stirring, until kale is wilted; stir in remaining kale.
  • Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until kale is tender, about 8 minutes, adding more water by tablespoons if necessary.
  • Add onion, garlic, celery and 3 tablespoons butter and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in apples and cook 3 minutes.
  • Scrape vegetable mixture into bowl with bread and toss.
  • Add broth, thyme, salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Use remaining 2 tablespoons butter to coat a casserole dish.
  • Transfer stuffing to casserole dish and bake until lightly browned and crisp on top, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Protein 11 grams

SOURDOUGH STUFFING WITH KALE AND DATES



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This stuffing from the chef Suzanne Goin, a Los Angeles native, pays tribute to California, with nods to the sourdough that you associate with fog-strewn San Francisco and to the almonds and dates of the Central Valley. Turkey sausage, kale and sliced chiles are also tossed into the mix. As Ms. Goin explained, "There is no egg and no real attempt to emulsify it like your mom's stuffing - it's loose, laid-back and doing its own thing, California-style."

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories     dinner, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1-pound) loaf sourdough bread
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound turkey sausage, casing removed
2 cups diced onions
1/2 sprig rosemary
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 sliced chile de árbol
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 pound lacinato kale (also known as Tuscan kale or cavolo nero), about 2 large or 3 small bunches, tough rib stems removed and roughly chopped
3 ounces deglet noor dates (about 16), cut in half lengthwise
1 cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken or turkey stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup roughly chopped toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the crust off the bread and tear remaining loaf into 1-inch croutons. Place torn bread on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil, squeezing and tossing bread with your hands to help it absorb the oil. Transfer to oven and toast, tossing once or twice, until croutons are golden brown and crispy on the outside but still a little soft and tender inside, 12 to 15 minutes. When croutons have cooled, place them in a large bowl.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and crumble sausage into pan. Sauté, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to the bowl with the croutons using a slotted spoon.
  • Return the pot to medium heat and add 2 more tablespoons olive oil, the onions, the rosemary sprig, the thyme and the chile. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Continue cooking another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until onion is soft and starting to color slightly.
  • Add half the kale and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Use tongs to turn the greens to coat them in oil and help them wilt and cook down. When there is room in the pan (from the greens wilting), add the rest of the kale and season with another 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. As soon as all the kale has wilted, transfer mixture to the bowl with the croutons and sausage. Remove rosemary. Add dates and stir well to combine.
  • Return pot to stove over high heat and carefully pour in sherry. Boil until sherry is reduced by three-quarters, then add stock. Boil until mixture is reduced by half, then swirl in butter until melted.
  • Pour hot liquid over crouton-kale mixture. Add almonds and toss well to combine; using tongs or your hands, squeeze and massage the stuffing to integrate the flavors and make sure bread has really soaked in all the liquid.
  • Transfer stuffing to a ceramic baking dish or casserole. Cover and bake 15 minutes in the 400-degree oven. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes, or until top is golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 634, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 796 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FETTUCCINE WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE



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Hearty ingredients load this quick Italian dinner with spicy, cheesy flavor.

Categories     Leafy Green     Pasta     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Sausage     Fall     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb hot turkey or pork sausage, casings discarded and sausage crumbled
1/2 lb kale, tough stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 lb dried egg fettuccine
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 oz finely grated Pecorino Romano (1/2 cup) plus additional for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook sausage, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blanch kale in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove kale with a large sieve and drain. Return cooking water in pot to a boil, then cook pasta in boiling water, uncovered, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • While pasta cooks, add kale to sausage in skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, then add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water to skillet, tossing until combined. Stir in cheese and thin with additional cooking water if desired.
  • Serve immediately, with additional cheese on the side.

SAUSAGE-AND-KALE STUFFED SHELLS



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Who doesn't love a baked pasta casserole? Who doesn't love a make-ahead dinner? Here spicy pork sausage and hearty kale come together with creamy cheese for a crowd-pleasing freezer meal. For those who can't wait, the stuffed shells can be baked immediately and enjoyed the day they're made.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch pan (serves 6 to 8)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces jumbo shells (from a 12-ounce box)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces spicy Italian sausage, removed from casing
2 cups chopped kale leaves (from 1 small bunch)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
6 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmigiano Reggiano
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, grated (2 cups)
3 cups Three-Ingredient Marinara or your favorite jarred sauce (such as Rao's)

Steps:

  • Cook shells in a large pot of salted boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage; cook, breaking up with spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add kale and 2 tablespoons water to pan and cook, stirring, until wilted about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add to sausage. Let cool completely then coarsely chop mixture.
  • Combine ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmigiano, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons filling. Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with shells; spread 1 1/2 cups sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano. Cover with parchment- lined foil.To Freeze: Freeze 1 hour, then wrap entire dish in plastic and keep in freezer up to 3 months. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.To Bake and Serve: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic. Bake, covered, until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE STUFFING



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Take your stuffing game to the next (tasty) level with our Italian Sausage and Kale Stuffing recipe. This Italian Sausage and Kale Stuffing, with toasted walnuts, is as colorful to look at as it is delicious to eat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. Italian sausage
4 cups chopped stemmed kale
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, stirring occasionally; drain. Return sausage to skillet.
  • Add kale; cook and stir 3 min. or until softened. Remove sausage mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Use same skillet to prepare stuffing mixes as directed on package.
  • Add sausage mixture and nuts; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

TUSCAN SAUSAGE, KALE & CIABATTA STUFFING



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Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you'll love this recipe

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 15

270g loaf ciabatta , torn into chunks
350ml milk
4 tbsp olive oil
2 onions , finely chopped
1 heaped tsp fennel seeds
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves , grated
3 large handfuls cavolo nero or kale, de-stalked and shredded
8 x good-quality pork sausages , meat removed from their skins
50g pine nuts , toasted
85g grated parmesan
handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
large rosemary sprig , finely chopped
1 lemon , zested
1 egg , beaten

Steps:

  • Soak all but one handful of the bread chunks in the milk and set aside. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the onions with the fennel and chilli flakes (if using) for 10 mins until softened. Add the garlic and the cavelo nero or kale and cook for 5 mins until softened, adding more oil if needed. Leave to cool.
  • Tip the onion mixture and the remaining ingredients (aside from the handful of bread) into a large bowl, season generously and use your hands to scrunch everything together really well. Scatter the stuffing into a shallow roasting tin or baking dish. Can be kept in the fridge for up to two days before baking. Top the stuffing with the remaining torn bread. To cook, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and bake for 30-35 mins until the top is crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a crispier stuffing, toast the bread cubes before adding them to the mixture.
  • Use a variety of sausages to add flavor to the stuffing, such as Italian sausage, chorizo, or breakfast sausage.
  • If you don't have kale, you can substitute another leafy green, such as spinach or Swiss chard.
  • Add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for a crunchy texture.
  • To make the stuffing ahead of time, prepare it up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake it, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Conclusion:

Sausage and kale stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a traditional stuffing recipe or something a little more unique, this recipe is sure to please.

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