Stuffing with Sausage and Herbs
Stuffing with Sausage and Herbs is a savory, aromatic side dish, traditionally made with cubed bread, crumbled sausage, onions, celery, and a blend of herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme. It's a staple of American holiday feasts, particularly Thanksgiving, where it's often baked inside a turkey or as a separate casserole.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in both carbohydrates from the bread and fat from the sausage and butter. It provides a good source of protein and iron from the sausage, along with B vitamins, with a typical serving ranging from 350 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, stuffing is a beloved comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a centerpiece of family gatherings. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat from the sausage can help slow the absorption of the bread's carbohydrates, making it more satiating than plain bread.
