Description
Hearty michael symon sausage stuffing combines rustic Italian sausage with aromatic herbs and crusty bread for a rich holiday side dish. Comfort flavors meld perfectly, creating a memorable accompaniment that delights holiday guests and satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage
- 8 cups (512 g) white bread cubes
- ¾ cup (170 g) melted butter
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) finely diced celery
- ¾ cup (115 g) chopped onion
- 3 tsps (15 ml) poultry seasoning
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Position a large skillet over medium-high heat and meticulously brown the ground sausage, fragmenting it into delicate crumbles until achieving a rich golden hue. Transfer the rendered sausage to a substantial mixing bowl using a slotted spoon.
- Fat Foundation: Combine sausage drippings with melted butter, returning the skillet to medium-low temperature. Gently sauté diced celery and onions until they transform into a translucent, tender landscape without acquiring excessive caramelization.
- Bread Integration: Introduce bread cubes in stages, allowing them to luxuriously absorb the aromatic vegetable essence. Fold the partially moistened cubes with the cooked sausage, seamlessly incorporating chicken seasoning and ground black pepper for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Cavity Composition: Delicately distribute the seasoned mixture into the turkey’s cavity and neck region, ensuring a gentle placement that permits optimal heat circulation during roasting. Maintain a light touch to prevent dense compression of the stuffing.
Notes
- Optimize Sausage Browning: Cook sausage until golden brown, breaking into small crumbles for maximum flavor development and even texture.
- Control Fat Ratio: Use a precise blend of sausage drippings and melted butter to create rich, balanced moisture in the stuffing.
- Gentle Vegetable Technique: Sauté onions and celery at medium-low heat to achieve softness without browning, preventing bitter undertones.
- Strategic Bread Absorption: Layer bread cubes gradually to ensure they capture maximum flavor from sausage, vegetables, and fat mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 853 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg