Sausage Stuffing Thanksgiving Recipe with Black Garlic: Savory, Rich & Full of Umami
This Sausage Stuffing Thanksgiving Recipe with Black Garlic takes a holiday classic and transforms it into something unforgettable. Fresh herbs, savory sausage, and buttery bread cubes meet the deep, caramelized sweetness of I Love Black Garlic Purée. The result is a rich, flavorful stuffing that feels familiar yet elevated — the perfect star on your Thanksgiving table.
Yield 6–8 servings • Time 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 loaf day-old bread (about 10 cups cubed)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp I Love Black Garlic Purée (or 4 peeled black garlic cloves, mashed)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp chopped sage
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½–2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep the bread Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast 10–15 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
- Cook sausage In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté vegetables In the same pan, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and fresh garlic. Sauté 5 minutes until softened.
- Add black garlic & herbs Stir in black garlic purée, thyme, and sage. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine stuffing Add toasted bread cubes and cooked sausage to the pan. Toss gently to combine. Pour in broth gradually until moistened but not soggy.
- Bake Transfer mixture to a buttered baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until golden on top.
- Serve Garnish with extra herbs and serve warm as the perfect Thanksgiving side.
Tips and Variations
- Make-ahead: Assemble the day before and refrigerate. Add a splash of broth before baking.
- Vegetarian version: Omit sausage and add sautéed mushrooms for hearty texture.
- Extra flavor: Stir in a spoonful of Black Garlic Oil before baking for even deeper umami.
- Perfect pairing: Serve alongside roasted turkey or black garlic mashed potatoes.
More Black Garlic Holiday Recipes
Try our Roasted Garlic Butter with Black Garlic or Pull Apart Garlic Bread with Black Garlic to round out your holiday table.
Make It with the Best Black Garlic
Use I Love Black Garlic Purée for the smoothest, richest flavor. It blends seamlessly into sauces, stuffings, and side dishes.
