Sausage and Sage Stuffing
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Sausage and Sage Stuffing

A savory American stuffing built from crisp-edged bread, browned sausage, aromatic sage, and tender vegetables. It bakes into a moist center with a deeply golden top, making it a dependable centerpiece for a holiday table.

75 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Heat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake until dry and lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer them to a large bowl.
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2
Melt 30 g of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes; the meat should reach 74°C/165°F. Transfer the sausage to the bowl with the bread.
3
Add the remaining 30 g butter to the skillet. Add the onion and celery, season with half the salt, and sauté over medium heat until softened but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and pepper and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4
Whisk the warm broth and beaten egg together in a measuring jug. Pour the mixture over the bread and sausage, then add the sautéed vegetables. Toss gently until the bread is evenly moistened but still holds its shape. Taste and adjust the remaining salt if needed.
5
Butter a 23 cm by 33 cm baking dish and transfer the stuffing mixture into it, spreading it into an even layer without compacting it. Cover tightly with foil.
6
Bake covered for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the top is crisp and golden and the center reaches 74°C/165°F. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Golden sausage and sage stuffing in a baking dish AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Toasting the bread gives it enough structure to absorb savory broth, while browned sausage supplies richness and sage cuts through it with a woodsy, aromatic note. A covered start keeps the center moist, and an uncovered finish creates the essential crisp crust.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool within two hours, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

How to reheat it

Reheat covered at 175°C/350°F until the center reaches 74°C/165°F, about 25 minutes from refrigerated; uncover for the final 5 minutes to restore the crisp top.

Nutrition / serving

538kcal
21.38 gprotein
44.53 gcarbs
30.62 gfat
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Published 14 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026