Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing
Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing blends rich Italian and andouille sausages with aromatic herbs and a gentle citrus note, punctuated by sweet-tart cranberries. The result is a moist, well-seasoned dressing with layers of savory depth and bright balance. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive dinner where a hearty, flavor-packed side is a must.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes; spread it in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring several times, until toasted, about 45 minutes. Keep the oven on.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it foams, about 2 minutes; do not let it burn. Add Italian and andouille sausages. Cook, breaking the sausages into fine pieces, until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Add the onion, celery, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until the vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups chicken broth, the orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- 6
Whisk the remaining 2 cups chicken broth, eggs, and parsley together in a medium bowl until blended. Slowly stir in the sausage mixture. Gently fold in the toasted bread cubes, stuffing mix, and dried cranberries until evenly combined. Transfer to a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- 7
Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is crispy and golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
- Calories 291.96 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.16 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 29.76 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.32 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.79 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High --
- Cholesterol 69.06 mg High 23%
- Sodium 707.03 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.14 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 216.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 38.8 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing is made with 19 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Celery, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 291.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing healthy?
- Mom’s Cranberry and Sausage Holiday Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 291.96 calories and 12.16 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 707.03 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.79 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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