Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing

Health score
18%
Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing
535 min.
12
587kcal

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Looking for the perfect side dish to elevate your holiday feast or family gathering? Look no further than this delightful Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing! This recipe combines the savory flavors of spicy pork sausage with the sweet-tartness of dried cranberries, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. With its golden-brown top and soft, flavorful interior, this stuffing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

What makes this dish truly special is its heartwarming aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, inviting everyone to gather around the table. The combination of fresh celery, onions, and aromatic sage adds depth to the stuffing, while the rich chicken broth and creamy milk ensure that every bite is moist and satisfying. Plus, with a generous serving size of 12, it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Prepare it the night before and let it soak up all the delicious flavors, making your cooking experience stress-free on the big day. Whether served alongside a succulent turkey or as a standalone dish, this Sausage and Cranberry Baked Stuffing is bound to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection. Get ready to impress your guests with this comforting and flavorful side dish that embodies the spirit of togetherness and celebration!

Ingredients

  • cups bread french packed
  • lb pork sausage 
  • stalks celery with leaves), chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon sage dried
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • cup milk 
  •  eggs beaten

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place bread cubes in baking dish.
  3. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  4. Add sausage mixture, sage and cranberries to baking dish; mix lightly with bread cubes. In medium bowl, beat broth, milk and eggs with fork or wire whisk until well mixed; pour over bread and stir gently to soak all bread cubes in milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  5. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories587kcal
Protein16.72%
Fat23.44%
Carbs59.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.13
Glycemic Load
63.63
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.060869128808%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:587.06kcal
29.35%
Fat:15.31g
23.56%
Saturated Fat:4.78g
29.89%
Carbohydrates:87.96g
29.32%
Net Carbohydrates:84g
30.55%
Sugar:12.41g
13.79%
Cholesterol:57.33mg
19.11%
Sodium:1286.56mg
55.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.59g
49.17%
Vitamin B1:1.25mg
83.17%
Selenium:47.92µg
68.45%
Folate:201.49µg
50.37%
Vitamin B3:9.51mg
47.53%
Vitamin B2:0.8mg
47.05%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.87%
Iron:6.78mg
37.69%
Copper:0.53mg
26.69%
Phosphorus:256.45mg
25.64%
Zinc:2.68mg
17.86%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.21%
Fiber:3.96g
15.85%
Magnesium:61.02mg
15.26%
Calcium:120.52mg
12.05%
Potassium:352.32mg
10.07%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.06%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.34%
Vitamin D:0.86µg
5.74%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.16%
Vitamin K:3.7µg
3.53%
Vitamin A:131.35IU
2.63%
Vitamin C:0.97mg
1.18%