Sausage Stuffing Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Full of flavors and textures, this easy Sausage Stuffing recipe is perfect when baked inside the bird or outside as a sausage dressing!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sausage dressing, sausage stuffing recipe, sausge stuffing, stuffing, turkey stuffing

Servings: servings

Calories: 308kcal

Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, using a spatula to break up the lumps. Don't pulverize it, you want some meaty chunks in there.
Once the pink is cooked out of your sausage, add the diced veggies. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and cook the veg until they're soft but not brown - about 5 minutes.
Add the herbs and cook for an additional minute until they're fragrant.
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
Add the sausage and veggies into a large bowl with the cooked rice. Mix well. Add the bread cubes and drizzle with the chicken (or turkey) stock until moist but not wet. Stir well, adding broth as needed until the bread cubes are softened.
Stuff the bird with the mixture and bake until the turkey is cooked. If you're using this as dressing, add about 1/2 cup more stock. Pop it into a casserole dish, cover it with foil or a lid, and bake in a 375-F oven until heated through.

Chef Jenn's Tips

The sausage meat stuffing that goes into the bird needs to be a bit dryer because it'll soak up all the juices from the turkey, so don't be afraid if it's a bit on the crumbly side when you are ready to stuff it in.
If you're using this recipe as a dressing, add an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth and bake it covered, in the oven until heated through.
Add some pecans or chopped Brazil nuts to the mixture if you like a bit of crunch.
This is a really versatile recipe - jazz it up with your favorite herbs, sausage, and flavors!