Ever find yourself yearning for that classic, comforting sausage stuffing without the hassle of cooking for a crowd? You're in luck! This Small Batch Sausage Stuffing is the solution to all your culinary dreams. Perfect for Thanksgiving or even just a regular dinner, it comes together in a swift 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dressing, sausage and herb dressing, sausage dressing, sausage stuffing, stuffing, Thanksgiving
Heat the oven to 375° F (190° C) and butter a 5-inch baking dish.
In a food processor, puree the onion, carrot, celery, and sage.
Add the olive oil to a medium sized skillet and give the skillet a little swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage and place on a paper-towel lined plate
Return the skillet to the stove and add the vegetables. Sauté the vegetables until most of the moisture has evaporated. Season with salt.
Place the vegetable pulp, the sausage, and the toasted nuts in a mixing bowl. Stir in the bread.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, chicken broth and cream. Pour over the dressing mix and stir until bread is entirely moistened.
Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
To Toast Pine Nuts: Heat a pan on medium heat. Add a tiny bit of olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add the pine nuts and stir frequently until they are golden brown.Expert Tips
Choose Quality Bread: Opt for a dense, crusty bread like sourdough, Italian, or French. The denser the bread, the less likely it will turn mushy during the cooking process and make sure your bread is dried out. Bread is the most important component of the stuffing so make sure the bread is a little stale or at the very least a day old. Fresh, soft bread will give you soggy dressing.
Check Moisture Level Before Baking: If the mixture seems too dry before popping it into the oven, feel free to add a bit more broth to reach your desired consistency.