Easy Sausage Stuffing Make Ahead Recipe

Name: Easy Sausage Stuffing Make Ahead
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Celery Ribs; White Onion; 1/4 cup butter; Bulk Pork Sausage; Seasoned Stuffing Mix; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 cup chicken broth

Make this year's holiday extra special with this easy, make-ahead sausage stuffing recipe! A family favorite, this recipe uses convenient stuffing mix and is perfect for busy cooks. Prep the stuffing ahead of time, refrigerate, and then pop it in your turkey (or casserole dish) when you're ready. Delicious and stress-free holiday magic!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 669.8 kcal

Protein 58g

Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Sausage Stuffing Make Ahead

Celery Ribs
White Onion
1/4 cup butter
Bulk Pork Sausage
Seasoned Stuffing Mix
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken broth

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How to Make Easy Sausage Stuffing Make Ahead

Dice 1 cup celery and 1/2 cup onion. Sauté in 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove celery and onion mixture from pan and set aside.
Crumble 1 lb sausage into the same pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off excess grease using paper towels.
Combine cooked sausage with the sautéed celery and onion mixture.
At this point, you can cover and refrigerate the sausage and vegetable mixture until ready to assemble the stuffing (up to 24 hours).
When ready to stuff the turkey, combine the refrigerated sausage mixture with one 16-ounce box of your favorite stuffing mix and 1 teaspoon dried sage in a large bowl.
Gradually add 1 cup chicken broth, mixing until the stuffing is moist but not soggy. Start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed.
Rinse the turkey cavity thoroughly and pat it dry.
Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
Loosely fill the turkey cavity with the stuffing mixture. Avoid over-stuffing, which can affect cooking times and food safety.
Spoon additional stuffing under the turkey skin at the neck opening.
Gently place any remaining stuffing between the turkey legs.
Prepare and cook the turkey according to your preferred method and recipe.
**Alternative Casserole Method:** For a casserole dish, grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, place stuffing mixture inside, and bake according to the stuffing mix package directions. Add dots of butter and small amounts of broth if the stuffing appears to be drying out during baking.