This delicious and comforting sausage and herb bread stuffing is perfect for holiday gatherings. With a combination of sweet Italian sausage, fresh herbs, and store-bought stuffing cubes, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
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Place the stuffing cubes in a large mixing bowl.
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In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onions and celery. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
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Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Transfer the cooked vegetables to the bowl with the stuffing cubes.
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In the same pan, cook the sausage over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Break up the sausage into small pieces while cooking.
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Add the cooked sausage and any rendered fat to the bowl with the bread cubes and vegetables.
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In the bowl, stir in the chicken broth, beaten egg, rosemary, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until the bread cubes are soft and moistened.
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Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 65-75 minutes, uncovered, until the top is golden and crisp.
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Serve immediately or follow make-ahead or freezer-friendly instructions if desired.