For another delicious side dish, take a look at my Fresh Green Bean Casserole made from scratch. Or better yet check out my Thanksgiving Recipe Collection for all recipes you can possibly need for your holiday table! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. I am not entirely sure how this happened but it appears this stuffing is the favourite side dish in my family. I never seem to make enough of it and it’s the first thing we run out of. Classic autumn flavours of sage, parsley and a touch of pear make this sausage and bread stuffing into a delicious and comforting side dish to a roast turkey. Once in a while I find a more exotic stuffing to make just to keep things interesting. Still, we always come back to this tried and true recipe. This is precisely why I am confident you are going to love this recipe as well!
Ingredients
It’ll surprise no one to find bread top of the list of stuffing ingredients. It’s essential to add bulk and soak up all that delicious flavour. I chose sourdough because I like that it has a bit more chew and flavour, although pretty much any bread will work. It’s best to use bread that isn’t too fresh for stuffing, just like with French toast. Older bread isn’t going to fall apart as easily as fresh, making it a great option for recipes like this one. With bread in place, it’s time to bring the flavour. Sausage, parsley and sage create a wonderful medley but the real winner in this stuffing is slightly sweet and fragrant pear! The pear shines in this meat-heavy recipe, adding a much needed sweetness and a touch of tartness. It brings a balance!
Serving suggestions
Although stuffing is technically a side dish to go with a turkey dinner, it might be top of the list in my family. Here’s what else I would serve to make a complete turkey feast:
Roast turkey is obvious, but I also love turkey crown for smaller gatherings Turkey loves it’s sweet and tart partner cranberry sauce Homemade gravy is a must Potatoes, sometimes roasted and sometimes mashed Some fresh veggies to round it off, such as lemon butter green beans or roasted carrots And a beautiful dessert to finish, which could be a decadent chocolate cake or a traditional pumpkin pie, depending on how I’m feeling!
But that’s just how I build my turkey dinner. There’s so many other ways you could go, and I have all sorts of suggestions ready for you in my Thanksgiving Collection!
Storage and leftovers
Leftover stuffing can be kept refrigerated for 3-4 days, or frozen for 3 months without compromising quality. If you have a lot of stuffing to reheat, the best way is to return it to the oven set at 180C/350F. Bake for 20 minutes or until it is hot all the way through. Adding a splash of broth before baking can help prevent the stuffing from drying out.
Favourite Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Port Cranberry Sauce Maple Butter Cornbread Muffins Sweet Potato and Rutabaga Mash Apple Salad with Bacon, Walnuts and Blue Cheese Brie and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
