Recipes Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Southern Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing 4.7 (77) 60 Reviews 12 Photos This is the best Thanksgiving stuffing I have ever had. With a mix of Southern-style cooking and Italian flavors it brings all great tastes together. I got this recipe from my mom last year after everyone gave it amazing reviews! Submitted by Briana Updated on October 1, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 ½ pounds bulk Italian sausage 6 ounces pancetta, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 7 large stalks celery, chopped 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 cups crumbled cornbread 1 cup toasted pine nuts 1 ½ tablespoons rubbed sage 1 ½ tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, Add sausage; cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer sausage to a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, heat pancetta and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until pancetta begins to brown. Stir in celery and onions; cook until onions soften and turn translucent, about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in garlic; cook until aroma mellows, about 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer onion mixture to the bowl with sausage. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add French bread, cornbread, pine nuts, rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, and salt; stir to combine. Add chicken broth and mozzarella cheese; stir until bread absorbs broth and stuffing is combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish; pack in. Dot butter over top. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; uncover dish and continue baking until top has turned golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with fresh sage and shaved Parmesan cheese to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 121 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 594 Calories 35g Fat 45g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 594 % Daily Value * Total Fat 35g 45% Saturated Fat 14g 68% Cholesterol 71mg 24% Sodium 1795mg 78% Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 5g Protein 26g 52% Vitamin C 3mg 4% Calcium 268mg 21% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 471mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.