Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Name: Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausages (Ground or de-cased links); 1/4 cup olive oil, separated; 2 loaves focaccia bread, cut into 1-in . cubes (12 oz. each); 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 small green pepper, diced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped; 5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups white wine; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Servings: persons

1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausages (Ground or de-cased links)
1/4 cup olive oil, separated
2 loaves focaccia bread, cut into 1-in . cubes (12 oz. each)
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups white wine
1/4 cup butter, cubed

1
In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tablespoons olive oil until no longer pink; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the remaining oil. Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until crisp and a lightly browned, stirring once. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
3
In a very large bowl, combine the bread cubes, reserved sausage, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic. Combine eggs and water; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat.
4
Transfer to a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until hot.
5
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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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausages (Ground or de-cased links), 1/4 cup olive oil, separated, 2 loaves focaccia bread, cut into 1-in . cubes (12 oz. each), 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing 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!

Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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