Name: PERFECT HOMEMADE SAGE STUFFING
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 12 CUPS DAY-OLD BREAD, CUBED; 1 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER; 1 LARGE ONION, DICED; 3 CELERY STALKS, DICED; 4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED; 1/2 CUP FRESH PARSLEY, CHOPPED; 2 TSP DRIED THYME; 1 TSP SALT; 1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER; 2 1/2 CUPS CHICKEN OR VEGETABLE BROTH; 1 PKG HILL MEATS 1LB SAGE SAUSAGE BRICK; 1/2 CUP CHOPPED NUTS; 1/2 CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES OR RAISINS; 1/2 TSP GROUND CINNAMON

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.

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 250 F

PREPARE THE BREAD

STEP 1

CUBE THE BREAD: CUT THE DAY-OLD BREAD INTO 1-INCH CUBES AND SPREAD THEM ON A BAKING SHEET.
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

STEP 1.

MELT THE BUTTER: IN A LARGE SKILLET, MELT THE UNSALTED BUTTER OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
STEP 2.

MELT THE BUTTER: IN A LARGE SKILLET, MELT THE UNSALTED BUTTER OVER MEDIUM HEAT.

COMBINE INGREDIENTS

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.
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

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.
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

STEP 1.

GARNISH AND ENJOY: ONCE BAKED, REMOVE FROM THE OVEN AND LET IT COOL SLIGHTLY BEFORE SERVING. GARNISH WITH ADDITIONAL PARSLEY IF DESIRED.

PERFECT HOMEMADE SAGE STUFFING