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If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It Stuffing

This classic sourdough and sausage stuffing is a quintessential side dish that brings a sophisticated depth to any roast dinner. Combining the tangy crunch of sourdough bread with savoury sausage meat, this recipe is elevated by the aromatic addition of fresh fennel and fragrant herbs like sage and thyme. It is a hearty, high-protein accompaniment that balances rich buttery notes with the brightness of dry white wine, ensuring a moist texture beneath a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust.

Perfect for a traditional Sunday lunch or as the crowning glory of a festive Christmas feast, this homemade stuffing is both versatile and comforting. The inclusion of celery and onion provides a soft, savoury base, while the simple preparation allows it to be assembled a day in advance. Whether served alongside roast poultry or as part of a seasonal spread, it remains a reliable favourite that celebrates honest, high-quality ingredients.

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Ingredients for If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It Stuffing

  • 230g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more

  • 675g loaf sourdough bread, sliced 1" thick, torn into 1/2"–3/4" pieces

  • 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • 450g breakfast sausage, casings removed if needed

  • 1 cebolla grande, finamente picada

  • 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped

  • 4 tallos de apio, finamente picados

  • 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 1/4 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, plus more

  • 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra recién molida, más al gusto

  • 1/2 taza de vino blanco seco

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme

  • 3 huevos grandes

  • 950ml Thanksgiving Stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided

Place racks in middle and top of oven; preheat to 149°C. Butter a 3-qt. baking dish. Divide bread between 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake on middle rack, tossing occasionally, until dried out (do not let brown more than just a bit around the edges), 25–35 minutes. Let cool.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange sausage in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Break up into bite-size pieces with 2 spatulas or spoons and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer sausage to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium and melt 230g butter in same skillet. Add onion, fennel, and celery; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender but not browned, 12–15 minutes. Add wine and scrape bottom of skillet to release any browned bits. Bring to a boil and cook until wine is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Toss in parsley, sage, and thyme and let mixture cool in skillet.

Increase oven temperature to 177°C. Whisk eggs and 475ml stock in a very large bowl. Add bread, sausage, and onion mixture and toss well to combine. Add 2 teaspoons or 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle remaining 475ml stock over and toss again to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until bread absorbs all of the liquid, about 10 minutes.

Transfer stuffing to prepared dish; butter a sheet of foil and cover dish, butter side down. Bake on middle rack until very hot throughout (it should feel too hot to comfortably touch in the centre; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre should register 71°C), 35–40 minutes.

Increase oven temperature to 218°C. Remove foil and transfer baking dish to top rack. Continue to bake stuffing until golden brown, 25–30 minutes longer.

Stuffing can be assembled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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