Sausage Rissoto Stuffing

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

Sausage risotto stuffing combines creamy risotto with savory Italian sausage, Parmesan, and herbs, creating a flavorful, hearty dish perfect for festive gatherings or comforting meals.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 3/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 c. long grain rice
  • 8 1/2 c. chicken broth, heated
  • 1 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. sage
  • 1 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped parsley
  • 1/3 c. chopped almonds, toasted

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, cook sausage; drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine.
  3. Add onions and cook until tender.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add rice and stir constantly, coating until rice is opaque and slightly brown.
  6. Gradually add heated chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing liquid to absorb before adding more, until rice is tender.
  7. Stir in white wine and cook until mostly absorbed.
  8. Mix in cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, sage, salt, and white pepper.
  9. Fold in chopped parsley and toasted almonds before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1045 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 37g 74% DV
Total Fat 55.8g 72% DV
Carbs 103.4g 38% DV
Fiber 20.2g 72% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10564.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2371.3mg 50% DV
Cholesterol 89.5mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 43mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 407.8mg 31% DV
Iron 21.2mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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