Sausage Fennel Stuffing

Health score
1%
Sausage Fennel Stuffing
45 min.
30
212kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will elevate your holiday gatherings and family dinners: Sausage Fennel Stuffing! This savory side dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. With its aromatic herbs and the unique taste of fennel, this stuffing is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Imagine the rich, savory aroma of sweet Italian sausage sizzling in a skillet, mingling with the fragrant notes of dried tarragon and thyme. As you sauté the chopped fennel and onions, the kitchen fills with a warmth that beckons everyone to the table. The combination of cornbread and the anise-flavored apéritif, Pernod, adds a delightful twist that sets this stuffing apart from the traditional recipes.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 212 calories per serving. Whether you're serving it alongside a succulent roast turkey or as a standalone dish, this stuffing is versatile enough to complement any main course. Plus, it can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones during the festivities.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a stuffing that will become a cherished favorite in your home. Let’s dive into the recipe and make your next meal unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • cups packaged corn bread stuffing 
  • teaspoons tarragon dried crumbled
  • teaspoons thyme leaves dried crumbled
  • 1.5 pounds fennel bulbs with bulbs and bulbs chopped fine ( 4 1/2 cups) trimmed (sometimes called anise, 2 medium)
  • teaspoons fennel seeds chopped fine
  • pound sausage sweet italian
  • medium onions chopped fine
  • 0.3 cup pernod 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet cook sausage over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps with a fork, until no longer pink.
  2. Transfer sausage with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  3. Add butter to fat remaining in skillet and cook onions, chopped fennel, fennel seeds, and salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until fennel is softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add apéritif, thyme, and tarragon and cook, stirring, until most liquid is evaporated.
  5. Add mixture to sausage with corn bread or packaged stuffing and toss to combine well. Season stuffing with salt and pepper and cool completely. Stuffing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. (To prevent bacterial growth do not stuff turkey cavities ahead.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein9.96%
Fat43.77%
Carbs46.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.67
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.4443478247394%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.26kcal
10.61%
Fat:10.14g
15.59%
Saturated Fat:4.18g
26.09%
Carbohydrates:24.11g
8.04%
Net Carbohydrates:22.29g
8.1%
Sugar:7.51g
8.35%
Cholesterol:38.03mg
12.68%
Sodium:359.27mg
15.62%
Alcohol:0.76g
100%
Alcohol %:1.08%
100%
Protein:5.19g
10.38%
Phosphorus:190.85mg
19.08%
Vitamin K:17.01µg
16.2%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.19%
Selenium:7.4µg
10.58%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.7%
Folate:31.02µg
7.75%
Calcium:73.58mg
7.36%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.29%
Fiber:1.82g
7.29%
Iron:1.24mg
6.89%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.29%
Potassium:202.62mg
5.79%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.13%
Vitamin C:3.73mg
4.53%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.06%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.7%
Magnesium:14.57mg
3.64%
Copper:0.06mg
3.12%
Vitamin A:151.58IU
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.55%
Source:Epicurious