This roasted red pepper and sausage stuffing is a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines the rich flavors of roasted red peppers and savory sausage with the heartiness of bread. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday gathering or special occasion. The combination of flavors and textures in this stuffing will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 8 cups bread cubes
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, celery, and garlic in the melted butter until softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, roasted red peppers, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Gradually pour the chicken broth over the bread mixture, tossing gently to combine. The mixture should be moist but not soggy.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Roasted red peppers add a smoky and sweet flavor to the stuffing.
Using sweet Italian sausage gives the stuffing an extra kick of flavor.
Leftover stuffing can be enjoyed the next day or used to make stuffed peppers or meatballs.