Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage & Kale
Sourdough stuffing with sausage & kale is the ultimate comfort food, blending savory flavors and hearty ingredients in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish features crispy sourdough bread, flavorful sausage, and nutritious kale, all enhanced by fresh herbs. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this stuffing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale sourdough bread, cubed
- 1 lb Italian or breakfast sausage
- 2 cups kale, rough chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2–3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until crumbly (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced onion and chopped celery; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped kale and herbs; cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes with the sautéed mixture. Gradually add chicken broth while tossing gently until moistened. Mix in eggs.
- Transfer to the baking dish and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts like walnuts or dried fruit like cranberries. To make it vegetarian, replace sausage with mushrooms or additional vegetables.