Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1/2 cup butter (divided use)
  • 1 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 1 cup celery (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 8 cups stale bread cubes (can use store bought unseasoned stuffing cubes, or bread you cut yourself)
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves (minced, plus more for garnish)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes or until done, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
  • Add the remaining 7 tablespoons of butter, onion and celery to the pan. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the sausage mixture, chicken broth, eggs, sage, parsley and salt and pepper to the bowl.
  • Gently stir until everything is well combined. Pour the stuffing into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 60 minutes. If the top starts to get overly browned before the cooking time is over, then cover the pan with foil.
  • Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with additional parsley, then serve.