World's Best Stuffing (Print-Friendly Format)
Crumbled sausage, mushrooms, and fresh bread turn this classic holiday side into a comforting crowd favorite.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g pork breakfast sausage
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2 cups (240 g) diced celery
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2 cups (240 g) diced onion
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2 cups (150 g) diced mushrooms
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115 g unsalted butter
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6 to 8 cups (300–400 g) French rolls, cubed
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950 ml chicken or turkey broth
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240 ml whole milk
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2 large eggs
→ Seasoning
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2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced celery, onion, and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are soft, golden, and all excess liquid is evaporated. Avoid rinsing mushrooms under water; instead, wipe clean with a damp paper towel before dicing.
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Add pork breakfast sausage to the skillet with the softened vegetables. Cook until the sausage is thoroughly browned and crumbled into fine pieces.
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Season sausage and vegetables with poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust quantities to taste, using recommended measurements as a guide.
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Place cubed French rolls in a large mixing bowl or 33 x 23 cm (9 x 13 inch) casserole dish. Add the sausage and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure even distribution.
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Whisk eggs together with milk in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring thoroughly. Mixture will be very moist at this stage.
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Gradually pour chicken or turkey broth over the mixture, stirring to combine. Bread should absorb liquid and mixture should be wet but not submerged. If too wet, add additional bread cubes as needed.
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Transfer mixture to a casserole dish if not already in one. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for approximately 45 minutes, or until top is golden and center is set. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Optionally, drizzle melted butter over top before baking for extra crispiness.
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Allow stuffing to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to help set and improve texture.
# Extra Tips:
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If omitting mushrooms, use extra bread cubes or reduce broth to prevent excess moisture.
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Do not wash mushrooms in water; wipe clean instead to avoid adding unwanted moisture.
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Stuffing consistency should be very moist before baking but never soupy—adjust bread and broth as needed.