Semi-Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing
This recipe elevates boxed stuffing so that it tastes just as good as homemade!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 6-to-10- ounces boxed stuffing mix
- 1/2 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
- 1/2 small yellow onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs such as sage, fresh thyme, or rosemary OR 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, then remove the sausage from the skillet.
- Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened, then remove from heat.
- Remove the seasoning pack from the stuffing mix, then add the stuffing croutons, sausage, cooked veggies, herbs, salt, egg, and stock to an 8x8 inch pan or other 3-quart baking dish and mix it all together. Press the stuffing into an even layer in the pan, then drizzle the top with butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top of the stuffing is browned and crisp. Let cool slightly, then enjoy.
Notes
- For dairy-free: use extra-virgin olive oil or vegan butter in place of the butter.
- For gluten-free: use a gluten-free boxed stuffing mix, like this one.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 13.7g | Fat: 24.1g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 92.5mg | Sodium: 948.3mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 4.6g