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Cranberry Sausage Stuffing Bake

This delicious Cranberry Sausage Stuffing Bake combines savory sausage, tart cranberries, and flavorful herbs to create a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 cups bread cubes day-old bread works best
  • 1 pound Italian sausage removed from casing
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced celery and onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage mixture with the bread cubes, dried cranberries, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Gradually add the chicken broth to the mixture, stirring until the bread is moistened.
  6. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffing.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to add nuts or use different herbs to customize the flavor. This dish can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.

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