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Whole Wheat Chicken Sausage Stuffing

Whole Wheat Chicken Sausage Stuffing is a healthier version of a traditional holiday side with wheat bread, chicken sausage, and fresh herbs. 
Yield 8 Servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces whole wheat bread , cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 links breakfast chicken sausage , uncooked
  • 1/2 yellow onion , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Toast bread cubes on baking sheet for 15 minutes until dried.
  • To a large skillet add the butter, chicken sausage onion and celery on medium heat.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and sausage is cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the sausage from the pan and slice into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the sage, rosemary, salt, eggs and broth.
  • Add in the sausage, celery and onion.
  • Fold in the toasted bread cubes until all the liquid is absorbed and pour the mixture in your 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes[timer minutes=0][/timer] until crispy and browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.1mg
Keyword: Whole Wheat Chicken Sausage Stuffing