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Savory Sausage Stuffing with a Twist

A Delicious Holiday Tradition

This recipe puts a unique spin on traditional sausage stuffing by adding sweet and savory elements. The result is a mouthwatering side dish that’s sure to impress your holiday guests.

Customize to Your Heart’s Content

The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. Feel free to add your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices to create a one-of-a-kind flavor profile. Apples, prunes, dates, chestnuts, pine nuts, and walnuts all make great additions.

Perfect Pairings

This sausage stuffing is a natural fit for holiday main courses like turkey, goose, or pork crown roast. It’s also a great way to add some excitement to your everyday meals.

Recipe Overview

Yield: 10-12 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Active Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1 (1-pound) unsliced wheat bread loaf
• 1 (1-pound) unsliced white bread loaf
• 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat and Prepare

Heat your oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

Steep the Currants

Combine the currants and sherry in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside to steep.

Process the Bread

Cut the wheat bread in half widthwise and remove the crust from one half. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and process into small, rough pieces using a food processor. Repeat with the white bread.

Toast the Breadcrumbs

Combine the breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until light golden brown and dry to the touch.

Cook the Sausage

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Break it into pea-size pieces and cook until no longer pink.

Sauté the Aromatics

Add the butter, celery, onions, and paprika to the pan and cook until the onions are softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

Combine the Mixtures

Add the currant-sherry mixture, sausage, and herbs to the pan and stir to combine. Add the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.

Assemble and Bake

Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until dry to the touch and golden brown on top.

Serve and Enjoy!

This savory sausage stuffing is sure to become a holiday tradition in your household. With its unique flavor profile and customizable ingredients, it’s the perfect side dish for any occasion.