PERFECT HOMEMADE SAGE STUFFING
Perfect Homemade Stuffing is a timeless side dish that elevates any feast or family gathering. This recipe captures the essence of comfort food, featuring a harmonious blend of savory herbs, crusty bread, aromatic vegetables, and Hill Meats mouth-watering Sage Sausage. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this dish is a must-have for any special occasion. With its rich flavors and delightful texture, it complements roasted meats beautifully, bringing warmth to the dinner table.
INGREDIENTS
OPTIONAL ADD-INS
PREPARE THE BREAD
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STEP 1
CUBE THE BREAD: CUT THE DAY-OLD BREAD INTO 1-INCH CUBES AND SPREAD THEM ON A BAKING SHEET.
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STEP 2.
DRY THE BREAD: LEAVE THE BREAD OUT FOR A FEW HOURS OR BAKE AT 250°F FOR 20-30 MINUTES TO DRY OUT.
COOK THE VEGETABLES
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STEP 1.
MELT THE BUTTER: IN A LARGE SKILLET, MELT THE UNSALTED BUTTER OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
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STEP 2.
MELT THE BUTTER: IN A LARGE SKILLET, MELT THE UNSALTED BUTTER OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
COMBINE INGREDIENTS
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STEP 1.
MIX WITH BREAD: IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, COMBINE THE DRIED BREAD CUBES, COOKED HILL MEAT SAGE SAUSAGE, SAUTEED VEGETABLES, CHOPPED PARSLEY, THYME, SALT, AND PEPPER.
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STEP 2.
SAUTE THE AROMATICS: ADD THE DICED ONION AND CELERY, COOKING UNTIL SOFTENED, ABOUT 5-7 MINUTES. ADD MINCED GARLIC AND COOK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1-2 MINUTES.
BAKE THE STUFFING
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STEP 1.
TRANSFER TO BAKING DISH: PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350°F. TRANSFER THE STUFFING TO A GREASED 9x13-INCH BAKING DISH. -
STEP 2.
COVER WITH FOIL: COVER THE DISH WITH ALUMINUM FOIL TO KEEP IT MOIST DURING BAKING.
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STEP 3.
BAKE: BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES COVERED, THEN REMOVE THE FOIL AND BAKE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10-15 MINUTES UNTIL THE TOP IS GOLDEN BROWN AND CRISPY.
SERVE
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STEP 1.
GARNISH AND ENJOY: ONCE BAKED, REMOVE FROM THE OVEN AND LET IT COOL SLIGHTLY BEFORE SERVING. GARNISH WITH ADDITIONAL PARSLEY IF DESIRED.
