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Authentic Pilgrim-Style Stuffing

Authentic Pilgrim-Style Stuffing is richly savory with butter-softened onions and celery woven through hearty bread cubes, ground beef, and pork sausage. The combination creates a meaty, comforting side with a tender, slightly crisp top when baked. It’s perfect alongside a holiday turkey or served in a Dutch oven for family gatherings and festive dinners.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Authentic Pilgrim-Style Stuffing
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, then cook and stir the celery and the onion for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    In a separate skillet, cook and stir the ground beef and the sausage over medium heat until the meat is browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes, then drain off the excess grease.

  4. 4

    Put the cubed white bread into the Dutch oven with the butter, celery, and onion, add the cooked meat, and gently stir to combine well.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until evenly browned, about 1 hour.