Sarasota's 37 Year Old Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Name: Sarasota's 37 Year Old Turkey Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mild sausage (I just use Jimmy Dean or any bulk sausage); 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped (leaves chopped too); 2 cups mixed mushrooms, thin sliced; ½ cup butter; 1 cup pecans, chopped fine; 17 cups breadcrumbs, mixed (7 cups herbed cubes-Pepperidge Farm or any brand, 5 cups corn bread-Pepperidge Farm or any brand, 5 ); 2 cups milk; 1 quart chicken broth (or less); salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (or mixture of Sage, Savory, Thyme and Marjoram too)

Servings: persons

1 lb mild sausage (I just use Jimmy Dean or any bulk sausage)
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped (leaves chopped too)
2 cups mixed mushrooms, thin sliced
½ cup butter
1 cup pecans, chopped fine
17 cups breadcrumbs, mixed (7 cups herbed cubes-Pepperidge Farm or any brand, 5 cups corn bread-Pepperidge Farm or any brand, 5 )
2 cups milk
1 quart chicken broth (or less)
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (or mixture of Sage, Savory, Thyme and Marjoram too)

1
Sausage -- In a very large pot, I usually use my big dutch oven for this or you can use 2 large sauce pans and make this ahead and just refrigerate over night.
2
One less thing to do on Turkey Day.
3
Add 2 tablespoons butter and melt on medium heat.
4
Add in the sausage and slowly brown.
5
Vegetables -- Then in the same pan with the sausage, melt the remaining butter on medium to medium low heat, then add in the onions, celery, mushrooms, nuts and cook 10-15 minutes, just slowly, don't rush them.
6
Add in the seasoning and mix well.
7
Bread -- In a small bowl, add the milk and soak the fresh bread slices and then squeeze out most of the milk.
8
Then break up the fresh bread into crumbs until you have 3 cups.
9
Add the fresh bread crumbs to a large bowl, along with the cornbread and herb stuffing cubes.
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Mix to combine.
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Then add in the sausage and vegetable mix and 3 cups of chicken broth and once again, mix well.
12
Add a little at a time until you get a nice moist stuffing.
13
Check for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
14
Stuff the turkey right away if making it that day and then the remaining stuffing put in a baking dish sprayed with a non stick spray.
15
Cover with foil and refrigerate until turkey day.
16
You can also put both in the refrigerator until the next day as well.
17
Bake -- Make sure to take the stuffing out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes at least before baking to take the chill off.
18
I check the stuffing for moisture before I bake and often add an additional 1 cup or more of the chicken stock to ensure moist stuffing.
19
Especially for the stuffing out of the bird.
20
The stuffing in the bird will get moisture from the turkey.
21
Keep covered with foil and bake 30-45 minutes until heated through (my oven is usually on 350-375.

2084

kcal

Calories

Fat

297

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb mild sausage (I just use Jimmy Dean or any bulk sausage), 2 large onions, chopped, 2 cups celery, chopped (leaves chopped too), 2 cups mixed mushrooms, thin sliced, and more.

Yes, Sarasota's 37 Year Old Turkey Stuffing Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!