Description
Vegan Sausage Stuffing with Sage is a savory, satisfying twist on the classic holiday side. Loaded with plant-based sausage, fresh herbs, and toasted bread cubes, it’s rich in flavor and 100% dairy-free and meatless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 10 cups) day-old crusty bread, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz vegan sausage (crumbled or sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2–2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter or more olive oil (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10–15 minutes, until golden and dry. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add vegan sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up and browning slightly.
- Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes with the sausage mixture. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of broth and toss to coat. Add more broth as needed until moist but not soggy.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Dot with vegan butter or drizzle extra olive oil on top if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free bread and sausage to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For added texture, stir in chopped apples, cranberries, or toasted pecans before baking.
- Make ahead: prepare up to 1 day in advance, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
- Use a mix of fresh herbs for the most flavor, but dried versions work well in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg