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Easy Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing Recipe

Name: Easy Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 10 cups bread cubes (stale); 1 lb sausage (crumbled and cooked); 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup onion (diced); 1 cup celery (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh sage (chopped); 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped); 2 tbsp parsley (chopped); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 large eggs (beaten); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: November 3, 2025

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This easy Ina Garten Sausage and Herb Stuffing is rich, savory, and packed with flavor. Made with buttery bread, juicy sausage, and fresh herbs, it’s the ultimate comfort side dish for holiday dinners.

Bowl of This easy Ina Garten Sausage and Herb Stuffing is rich, savory, and packed with flavor. Made with buttery bread, juicy sausage, and fresh herbs, it’s the ultimate comfort side dish for holiday dinners..

Looking for the ultimate holiday side dish that’s bursting with flavor? This Ina Garten-inspired Sausage and Herb Stuffing combines savory sausage, fresh herbs, and buttery bread for a stuffing that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this recipe will become a new family favorite.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe!

Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like bread, sausage, and fresh herbs.
Full of Flavor: Juicy sausage and fragrant herbs make every bite delicious.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Can be prepared a day in advance for stress-free holidays.
Perfectly Moist: Butter, broth, and eggs create the ideal stuffing texture.
Crowd-Pleaser: A classic side dish that everyone will ask for seconds.

Ingredients Needed

Stale Bread Cubes: Slightly dried bread gives the perfect stuffing texture.
Sausage: Mild or spicy pork sausage crumbled and cooked.
Butter: Adds richness and flavor.
Onion: Diced onion sautéed for sweetness and depth.
Celery: Chopped for crunch and freshness.
Fresh Herbs: Sage, thyme, and parsley to make it aromatic.
Chicken Broth: To moisten the bread and create a tender stuffing.
Eggs: Bind everything together for a cohesive stuffing.
Salt and Pepper: To taste.

How To Make Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Add the dried bread crumbs to a large mixing bowl.

Step 1: Cut stale bread into cubes and let them dry out overnight, or toast lightly in the oven.

Step 2: In a large skillet, cook crumbled sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Mix the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until soft and fragrant.

Step 4: In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and fresh herbs. Pour in chicken broth and beaten eggs, mixing until well combined.

Cooking Easy Ina Garten’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing Recipe.

Step 5: Transfer stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown on top. Serve alongside your turkey or roast for the ultimate holiday feast.

Recipe Tips

Use slightly stale bread for the best texture.
For extra flavor, toast the bread cubes in butter before combining.
Add a splash of white wine to the broth for depth.
Can be prepared a day in advance—cover and refrigerate, then bake before serving.

Storing, Freezing & Reheating

Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze baked stuffing for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, covered with foil to retain moisture.