Thanksgiving Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing
Indulge in a festive feast with this Thanksgiving Sausage Cranberries Stuffing recipe, a modern twist on the classic stuffing. Unlike traditional recipes primarily using cornbread, this savory features a unique blend of rustic bread, sausage, and bacon, sweetened with cranberries, and textured with crunchy walnuts.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried bread crumbs or cubed dried bread (unseasoned)
- 12 ounces mild sausage, about 2 links
- 8 ounces bacon chopped
- 2 green celery diced
- 4 chopped green onion
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cups chopped walnuts
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Dice the sausage and bacon, then brown them in a pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the diced celery and chopped green onion, cooking until they become translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the dried bread crumbs or cubes. Pour the chicken broth over the bread, stirring to moisten.
- Fold in the cooked meat and veggies mixture, ensuring a good mix.
- Sprinkle in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, sage, and thyme, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top turns golden brown, signifying a crispy top with a moist inside.
Notes
- Opt for unseasoned dried bread to control the herb flavors.
- Feel free to swap sausage or bacon for your preferred meat, or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
- Check the stuffing during baking; if it's browning too quickly, cover with foil.
- Serve warm, and enjoy as a comforting side dish for festive meals or cozy dinners.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
