Southern Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing

Prep Time:
45 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:
2 hrs

Servings:
12

Ingredients

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9×13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, Add sausage; cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

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Transfer sausage to a large bowl.

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Meanwhile, heat pancetta and olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in celery and onions; cook until onions soften and turn translucent, about 8 minutes.

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Stir in garlic; cook until aroma mellows, about 3 minutes.

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Transfer onion mixture to the bowl with sausage.

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Add French bread, cornbread, pine nuts, rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, and salt; stir to combine. Add chicken broth and mozzarella cheese; stir until bread absorbs broth and stuffing is combined.

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Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish; pack in. Dot butter over top. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; uncover dish and continue baking until top turns golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with fresh sage and shaved Parmesan cheese; serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)