Sourdough Stuffing (Dressing) with Sausage, Sage, and Mushrooms
Sourdough Stuffing (Dressing) with Sausage, Sage, and Mushrooms is a make-ahead friendly, oven-baked, holiday classic. This stuffing recipe combines tangy sourdough bread, savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs for a rich, hearty side dish that pairs perfectly with roast turkey or ham.
1 ½loavesday-old Sourdough breadcubed (about 20 ounces or 10-12 cups)
2cupscelerydiced small
1largeoniondiced
8ouncesBaby Bella mushroomsdiced
6-8clovesgarlicminced
1poundsage-flavored sausageremoved from the tube
½cupbuttermelted
2-3cupslow-sodium chicken or vegetable brothadjust as needed
1teaspoonBetter Than Bouillon poultry seasoning
2tablespoonsfresh thymechopped
1tablespoonfresh rosemarychopped
1egg
2tablespoonsbutterpatted on top
1teaspoonkosher saltadjust to taste
1teaspoonblack pepper
Parsleychopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crisp. Set aside to cool.
In a Dutch oven, cook the sage sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the sausage from the Dutch oven and set it aside.
In the same Dutch oven, add the diced celery, onion, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Once the vegetables are softened, stir in the melted butter to coat them evenly. Then, stir in the Better Than Bouillon poultry seasoning, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow the seasonings to blend into the vegetable mixture for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually pour in the broth. Return the sausage to the Dutch oven and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the toasted bread cubes, stirring as you go. Adjust the broth to ensure the bread is moistened but not soggy. If you prefer a richer texture, whisk in the egg and stir it into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. If desired, dot the top with 2 tablespoons of patted butter. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Storage Store leftover sourdough stuffing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Freeze Sourdough stuffing is freezer-friendly. Cool completely, store in airtight containers, and reheat with a splash of broth for best results.Reheat To reheat, cover and bake at 350°F until warmed through, adding a splash of broth for extra moisture.Substitutions
Sourdough Bread: Use French bread, whole wheat, or gluten-free bread.
Sausage: Replace with mild Italian sausage or vegetarian sausage crumbles.
Mushrooms: Omit for a simpler flavor.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.Nutrition information is only an estimateNutrition information is only an estimate