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Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing: A Thanksgiving Favorite

Get ready to elevate your Thanksgiving feast with Ina Garten’s mouthwatering Sausage and Herb Stuffing. This beloved recipe from the queen of entertaining herself combines the savory richness of Italian sausage with the sweetness of apples and dried cranberries, all nestled in a filling of toasted bread cubes. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, this stuffing promises to be the star of your table.

Contents

Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing: A Thanksgiving Favorite

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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Ingredients

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes (white or sourdough; approximately 1.5 pounds)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (about 2 onions)
1 cup medium-diced celery (about 2 stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored, and large-diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Prepare the Bread: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for about 7 minutes. Once lightly toasted, remove them and transfer to a very large bowl. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F.
Sauté the Vegetables: In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, apples, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables have softened. Once done, pour this mixture over the toasted bread cubes.
Cook the Sausage: In the same sauté pan, add the sausage and cook over medium heat for around 10 minutes, breaking it apart with a fork as it browns and cooks through. Once it’s golden and fragrant, mix it into the bowl with the bread and vegetables.
Combine Mixtures: Pour in the chicken stock and add the dried cranberries to the bowl. Mix everything together well, ensuring the bread cubes are nicely moistened and the flavors are evenly distributed.
Bake: Transfer the stuffing mixture into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and the center is heated through.
Serve: Once it’s perfectly golden, remove the stuffing from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes. Serve warm and watch it disappear!

Notes

Ina’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing is not just a side; it’s a hearty dish that can complement any main course. The balance of flavors—from the savory sausage to the contrasting sweetness of cranberries and apples—will certainly impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or simply enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe will bring warmth and joy to your table.

Gather your ingredients, summon your inner chef, and let the aroma of this stuffing fill your kitchen as you create a delicious centerpiece for your next gathering!