Fennel-Sausage Stuffing

Stuffing is one of the most iconic dishes for the Thanksgiving Day spread. Add some flare to this classic dish by adding some Joe’s Premium fennel!  

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild Italian sausage

• 6 tablespoons butter

• 2 heads of Joe’s Premium fennel (bulb only), diced

• 1 onion (yellow or red), diced

• 1 tablespoon fresh sage and thyme, chopped

• 4 stalks of celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

• 16 cups toasted bread cubes

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large deep skillet, saute crumbled Italian sausage in 6 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes.

2. Add fennel, onion, celery, and fresh sage and thyme. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. 

3. In a large bowl (or pot) combine sausage mixture & 3 cups chicken broth. Once broth mixture is slightly cooled add in egg, parsley, and bread cubes.

4. Toss the stuffing and spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with butter cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

Notes

• step 3 “slightly cooled” meaning not hot, you don’t want to cook the egg when adding.

• If making a day ahead of time, do not mix the egg and wait until day of.