Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing

This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing is a great way to serve stuffing that doesn’t fit in the bird. Stuffing just stole the show!

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My mom makes the best stuffing in the world.  Although, I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks that.  I make this dish with her sausage stuffing recipe.   It’s a recipe that was handed down by her grandmother and it’s a family tradition.

That said, you can use any stuffing you want for this dish (as long as it goes well with bacon – but then again – what wouldn’t taste good wrapped in bacon?).

When I think of turkey, I think of this sausage stuffing.  I wouldn’t dare stuff a bird with anything else!  Anyone who’s ever had this dish has asked for the recipe and added it to their holiday spread.  So without further ado, feast your eyes on an amazing way to serve your stuffing.

I’m not affiliated with the makers of Bell’s Seasoning in any way. My recipe calls for Bell’s seasoning because that’s what my mother used to make her stuffing and her Mother before her.

It’s a seasoning mixture that contains Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Ginger, Marjoram, Thyme, and Pepper.  It can be found on Amazon (#paidlink), and in many American supermarkets.

When living in the UK, I couldn’t get my hands on it and made my stuffing without it (which is when I started adding fresh herbs).  If you can’t find it, don’t worry – it’s not a deal-breaker.

Around the world, stuffing is made in different ways.  Growing up in New Jersey, we used stuffing bread cubes, but when I shot this recipe, I was living in the UK where they sell bread crumbs for stuffing.

This recipe can be made using either.  Stuffing cubes need a lot less stock.  It’s about 6 cups of dried cubes to every cup of stock so if you use the 2 cups of stock that this recipe calls for, you’ll probably end up with enough stuffing to fill the bird on Thanksgiving as well as this recipe.

Be sure to adjust the recipe to suit your needs.

How to make Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing

Start by lining a good quality, nonstick loaf pan with strips of bacon.

If you use a pan that’s not non-stick (or you’re not sure of the quality), spray it with some cooking spray to be extra careful because if it sticks, it could be hard to get out of the pan.

My pan is super nonstick and it came right out. I used a whole pack of bacon, but you may need more or less depending on the brand.

Also, if you have very thin bacon, you might want to double it.  My bacon wasn’t paper thin (see the photo) so I didn’t need to add another layer.

Once the pan is lined, you can store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

For the stuffing, start by fully cooking the sausage meat.

Once cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Drain the pan of any fat and add the butter to the pan.

Add the onions and celery.

Let the onions and celery cook down until the celery is soft.  You may have to add more butter as it cooks to stop it from browning.  I’ve also added a little water from time to time too.  This part might take a while.  So be patient – it’s worth it! Add chopped, sage, pepper, thyme, bay seasoning (if you have it), and the large breadcrumbs to the stock. Mix well until absorbed.

I don’t add salt to this recipe because the bacon and sausage can be salty and I wouldn’t want to over salt.

Add the cooked sausage meat.

Allow to cool before adding the egg.

Mix well to combine and add the stuffing mixture to the bacon-lined pan.

If the stuffing doesn’t reach the top of the pan, fold the bacon over the bacon.

Turn it onto a serving dish and try not to pick on it before serving!  Good luck with that!

You’ll love this twist on stuffing with the sausage meat. It gives it a nice heartiness and the bacon makes it so special, you’ll want to make it all year round.

This recipe comes out so special, it will make a beautiful centerpiece on your table that will share the spotlight with the turkey at holiday dinners.

This recipe was originally posted in 2014 but published again in 2018 to include step by step directions, nutritional information, new photos, and a video.