Skillet Stuffing With Italian Sausage and Wild Mushrooms

A savory stuffing made with crusty baguettes, Italian sausage, and wild mushrooms, cooked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. This flavorful dish combines the earthiness of mushrooms with aromatic sage and a rich wine-infused base.

8 servings
52 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces crusty white demi baguettes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion
  • 8 ounces wild mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons sage
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 large eggs
  • cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ounces Parmesan or Pecorino
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toast bread on a rimmed baking sheet until dry, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking into pieces with a spatula, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add onion, mushrooms, and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8-10 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Let cool slightly.

    17 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk eggs, broth, cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sausage mixture, reserving skillet, and bread and toss to combine. Let sit 5 minutes, toss again, then pack back into skillet.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Bake stuffing until lightly browned on top and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

    20 min