This classic sausage herb stuffing is full of an amazing mixture of flavors! The spices used in this are the star of the show and it will be a side dish that everyone goes crazy over!
1largecrusty loaf of french breadcut into 1 inch pieces, (about 8 cups)
1poundground italian sausage
1largeonionchopped
3mediumcarrotschopped
2stalkscelerysliced
1TablespoonBasil leaves
2teaspoonsRubbed sage
1teaspoonThyme leaves
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
8tablespoonsbuttercut into 1/2 inch pieces
2cupschicken broth
Fresh Parsleychopped and dried cranberries for garnish
Instructions
To prepare the bread crumbs, Cut into 1-inch pieces and stale them overnight. You can also toast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden.
In a medium-sized skillet, cook and crumble the Italian sausage until no longer pink. Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl toss bread crumbs, sausage, onion, carrot, celery, basil, sage, salt, pepper, and butter until combined. Add to slow cooker and pour the chicken broth on the top. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley and dried cranberries if desired.
Notes
Updated on November 5, 2021Originally Posted on November 5, 2015