Easy Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 2 stalks celery
diced
- ½ medium onion
diced
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 6 ounce box Great Value stuffing mix
Directions
- 1
Cook Italian sausage, celery, and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. If needed, drain fat from pan.
- 2
Stir in Italian seasoning, chicken stock and butter.
- 3
Bring mixture to a boil, then stir in stuffing mix. Remove from heat and cover, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, savory stuffing but short on time? Our Easy Sausage Stuffing Recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it taste like it's been simmering all day.
Why This Recipe Works
The true magic here is how quickly you achieve a 'from scratch' taste, thanks to the strategic combination of savory bulk Italian sausage, aromatic fresh celery, onion, and garlic, and a quality stuffing mix. In just 15 minutes total, the rich flavors meld beautifully, creating a side dish that truly shines without hours of preparation. The addition of salted butter and low sodium chicken stock ensures a moist and flavorful result, elevating the simple ingredients.
What to Expect
You'll discover a deeply savory stuffing, generously punctuated by the delicious Italian sausage and fragrant Italian seasoning. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of tender stuffing, softened vegetables, and robust sausage, all brought together with a rich, buttery moisture. It's a hearty, comforting, and incredibly satisfying addition to any meal, proving that easy doesn't mean sacrificing taste. This semi-homemade approach delivers all the beloved flavors you expect from a classic stuffing with remarkable speed.
Customization & Variations
- Experiment with different levels of spice in your bulk Italian sausage—use mild for a subtle flavor or hot for an extra kick.
- While Italian seasoning is classic, a pinch of dried sage or thyme can be added if you prefer those traditional stuffing notes.
- You can swap the low sodium chicken stock for vegetable stock to accommodate different preferences.
Serving & Context
This easy sausage stuffing is perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, from a holiday feast to a simple weeknight dinner, pairing wonderfully with roasted chicken or pork.