Holiday Sides

Brown Butter Sausage & Herb Sourdough Stuffing

Crusty golden sourdough cubes tossed with nutty browned butter, savory Italian sausage, caramelized aromatics, and fragrant fresh sage.

October 4, 2026 By Chef Clara 4.99 (210 votes)
Brown Butter Sausage & Herb Sourdough Stuffing
The Quick Takeaway

In a nutshell: This authentic american brown butter sausage & herb sourdough stuffing comes together in just 1 hr 15 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Dry out your sourdough cubes in a low 275°F (135°C) oven for 25 minutes so they absorb the. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Cuisine American
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This Brown Butter Sausage & Herb Sourdough Stuffing is the undisputed crown jewel of the Thanksgiving and holiday dinner table. Hand-torn artisanal sourdough cubes are baked until golden and crisp on the edges while remaining tender and custard-like in the center, soaked in rich turkey bone broth and infused with nutty browned butter, browned pork sausage, and garden herbs.

Key Equipment

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Chef's Pro-Tips

  • Dry bread thoroughly: Dry out your sourdough cubes in a low 275°F (135°C) oven for 25 minutes so they absorb the rich turkey broth like a sponge without turning mushy.
  • Brown the butter: Cook butter until golden amber flecks appear; that nutty aroma transforms standard stuffing into restaurant-grade.
  • Bake covered then uncovered: Keep foil on for the first 30 minutes to steam and heat through, then remove foil for the final 20 minutes to achieve shatteringly crisp bread peaks.

Ingredients
10 servings

  • 1 large loaf (1 lb) artisanal sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and oven-dried
  • 1 lb mild or sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned in skillet
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced thin with leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium turkey or chicken bone broth, warmed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten to bind
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Dry the Bread

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Spread cubed sourdough onto two baking sheets. Bake for 25 minutes until dry and slightly crusty, then transfer to a very large mixing bowl.

2

Brown the Sausage

Increase oven heat to 375°F (190°C). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking into bite-sized crumbles, and cook 8 minutes until browned. Transfer sausage to the bowl with bread, leaving rendered drippings.

3

Make Brown Butter Aromatics

Add butter to the skillet over medium heat. Swirl for 4-5 minutes until foam subsides and butter turns fragrant golden-brown with nutty flecks. Add diced onion and celery, cooking 7 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic, sage, rosemary, and thyme for 1 minute. Pour entire pan mixture over bread.

4

Moisten & Bind

Whisk warm broth with beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Gently toss until bread has absorbed liquid evenly with no pooling.

5

Bake to Golden Perfection

Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer stuffing inside. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20-25 minutes longer until top is golden brown and crispy. Garnish with fresh sage and serve hot!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Assemble the entire casserole the day before, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate overnight. Add 10 extra minutes to the covered bake time.

Hand-torn rustic sourdough bread gives exponentially better craggy edges and texture than uniform boxed bread cubes.

Pour warm broth gradually over the dried bread cubes, tossing gently, and stop once bread is moist throughout without liquid pooling at the bottom.