Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package Johnsonville & # 174 ; Mild Italian Sausages ( Ground or de-cased links )
1/4 cup olive oil , separated
2 loaves focaccia bread , cut into 1-in . cubes
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese , shredded
1 small green pepper , diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil , chopped
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive , chopped
5 large fresh basil leaves , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups white wine
1/4 cup butter , cubed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
439
Sugar
3g
Fat
31g
Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing is a classic Italian appetizer or side dish that is typically served during the holiday season. This hearty dish is made with a delicious combination of spicy Italian sausage, crispy focaccia bread, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pimento stuffed olives, and fresh basil. It is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more! It is usually served hot, straight out of the oven and is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2.In a large skillet, cook the Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage and 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
3.Remove sausage from skillet and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4.Add remaining olive oil (2 tbsp) to the skillet and sauté the bread cubes with black pepper until crispy and golden brown.
5.Transfer bread cubes to the mixing bowl with the sausage.
6.Add parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, pimento stuffed olives, basil leaves and minced garlic to the mixing bowl and stir well.
7.In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and water (or white wine) and pour over the stuffing mixture, stirring to combine everything.
8.Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish and dot with butter cubes on top.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is crisp and browned.

PROS

This Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing is packed with flavor and makes for a hearty and satisfying appetizer or side dish.
It is perfect for holiday gatherings and dinner parties and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The use of white wine instead of water will add more calories to the recipe.
Additionally, this dish is not suitable for vegetarians.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does contain several ingredients with potential health benefits. The sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves used in this dish are known to be high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The garlic used in this recipe is said to help reduce inflammation in the body and improve heart health.

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