Sausage & Herb Stuffing Made Easy! @eatcolor

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

bread cubes

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain adds fiber; day-old bread reduces waste.

Pour 8 cups of cornbread stuffing cubes into a very large bowl.

Dice up the celery, onion, garlic, and chop the herbs.

In a large saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat.

Add in 1.5 cups diced onions and 1 cup diced celery to the saucepan and sauté for about 8 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

Transfer the sautéed mixture into the bowl with the bread cubes.

In the same saucepan, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until each piece is no larger than 1/4 inch, for about 10 minutes.

Add the browned sausage to the bowl with the bread cubes and sautéed vegetables.

Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth, then add 1 egg, chopped herbs, 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Mix everything together until all the bread cubes are moistened and well blended.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Butter a 9x13 ceramic pan on all sides.

Transfer the stuffing mixture into the buttered pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake in the oven for 65 to 75 minutes until the top is golden brown and crunchy.

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