Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing with Celery

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A savory bread stuffing featuring spicy sausage, earthy chestnuts, and aromatic celery, baked until golden for a traditional Thanksgiving staple. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bread, smoked sausage, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes bread
• 8 oz, diced smoked sausage
• 1 cup, chopped celery
• 1 cup, chopped onion
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh, finely chopped sage
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup canned, drained chestnuts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat. Cook diced sausage until browned, 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add chopped celery and onion to skillet; cook 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh sage and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: In large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked sausage, celery-onion mixture, dried cranberries, and drained chestnuts.
4. Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth over mixture, tossing to moisten. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
5. Step 5: Transfer to greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy on top.