Weight Watchers Sausage Stuffing

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Weight Watchers Sausage Stuffing is a low-carb, wholesome, and savory holiday dish. It’s made with lean sausage and whole grain bread, and plenty of vegetables are used in its preparation. It’s a great choice for time-pressed home cooks who wish to prepare a tasty and nutritious meal. You can serve this dish at any time of day because it is a very versatile and distinctive recipe. It’s perfect for lunch, supper, morning, potlucks, and other events. This Weight Watchers Sausage Stuffing is a popular dish sure to please everyone. It’s made with the ingredients that are easily found in most supermarkets. It is lower in calories and fat but still packed with flavor. This recipe is great for Weight Watchers users who want to maintain their diet during the holidays. Let’s prepare this stuffing dish with the cooking directions.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking pan (to roast only bread)
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Cooking brush
  • Nonstick skillet
  • One bowl
  • Wooden spatula
  • One spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • Whole wheat French bread or baguette 14 ounces
  • Dairy-free butter or whipped butter 2 tbsp
  • Dice-sized yellow onion 1 1/2 cps
  • Celery stalks 4, near to 1 3/4 cups
  • Fresh sweet Italian sausage, turkey, or chicken 13 ounces
  • Chopped fresh sage 1/4 cup
  • Crushed fresh thyme 1 tbsp
  • Reduced sodium chicken broth 3 cups
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Bread:

  • I used baguette or French bread to prepare this dish. Another option is a rustic loaf or sourdough.

Butter:

  • We used whipped butter. Any type of butter or oil can be used.

Sausage:

  • You can use chicken, turkey, or Italian sausage. Alternatively, you can use pork sausage.

Herbs:

  • I prefer to use fresh herbs like sage and thyme for a refreshing and appealing flavor. You can add freshly minced flat-leaf parsley or rosemary.

Broth:

  • Make sure to use only low-sodium store-bought broth.

Spices:

  • I used simple black pepper and salt to season the dish. Additionally, you can use poultry seasoning.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Slice the French bread into cubes that are half an inch in size.
  2. Next, place the bread cubes on a pan and leave it to dry for an entire night.
  3. Alternatively, put the baking pan in an oven set to 350 degrees F.
  4. Bake it for nineteen to twenty-two minutes, or until the bread is completely dry.
  5. Place aside the baking pan after baking.
  6. After that, set the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  7. Drizzle some oil in a big baking tray.
  8. Apply it evenly with a cooking brush so that the tray is well misted on both sides.
  9. Next, add the butter to a nonstick skillet to warm.
  10. After that, add chopped celery and onion to this skillet.
  11. Sautee it for three to seven minutes.
  12. Transfer the sauteed vegetables to a dish and put aside.
  13. Now, add sausage to the same skillet.
  14. Split the sausage into tiny pieces using a wooden spoon.
  15. Simmer it for ten minutes or until cooked well.
  16. Shift the cooked sausage to the onions and celery bowl.
  17. Next, toss together the thyme, bread, and sage with the celery mixture in the bowl.
  18. Pour over the chicken broth so the bread soaks well in this mixture.
  19. Whisk well all items.
  20. Now, add black pepper and salt and adjust it according to the taste.
  21. Then, add this batter to the misted baking tray.
  22. Bake it for twenty-six to thirty minutes.
  23. Mix it carefully with a spoon.
  24. Bake it for another thirty to thirty-five minutes or until brown.
  25. The yummy Weight Watchers Sausage Stuffing is ready.
  26. Serve this dish in a bowl and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Pair the Sausage Stuffing with roasted Turkey breast and steamed vegetables.
  • Serve this dish with grilled pork chops and roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Enjoy it with scrambled eggs, green beans, and toasted muffins.
  • Chili wings, mashed potatoes, grilled burgers, or hot dogs all go well with this dish.
  • Pair it with a one-pot meal like rice, pasta, or other grains.

TIPS:

  • We used two to three-day-old bread for best absorption.
  • Bake the bread pieces in the oven as instructed if it’s fresh.
  • Choose a lean sausage option to lessen the total fat level of the sausage stuffing recipe.
  • Instead of depending on salt and black pepper, you can try this recipe with other spices or herbs.
  • You can use some dried fruit like cherries or cranberries to add natural sweetness to the stuffing.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Save the remaining sausage stuffing in a closed plastic box and refrigerate it for four days.

Freezer:

  • You can store this dish for sixty to eighty days in the freezer.

FAQs:

Does this sausage stuffing recipe work with gluten-free bread?

  • Instead of regular bread, you can use gluten-free bread to prepare this sausage stuffing dish.

Can I make this dish with pre-cooked sausage?

  • Yes, you can use precooked sausage as an alternative to this dish.

What can I do to keep the stuffing from becoming overly dry?

  • Avoid overmixing the stuff and add enough moisture to soak the bread like chicken broth.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving Size three by forth cup
Total quantity 12 people servings
Total Calories 166 kcal
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
Protein 9 g
Sugar 2.9 g
Total Fat 6.5 g
Sodium 549 mg
Cholesterol 30 mg

Each serving of this dish gives a total of four (4) Weight Watchers points.