Vegan Sausage Stuffing Casserole at Thanksgiving is spiced just right and it’s made with cornbread. This dressing recipe can match any stuffing in any test.
Vegan Sausage Stuffing Casserole at Thanksgiving is quite a treat and it can match any family favorite. Maybe even surpass.
It’s moist and spicy just like the original omni dressing.
I’m starting to think up our Thanksgiving menu and a major part of it is already done. We will have three main tasty dishes with this vegan sausage dressing being one of them.
Then there will be a cold bean salad of some sort and dinner rolls, of course.
I really enjoy planning meals. Not at the last moment but when I am in the mood. Then I get out a pencil and pad and make up a few menus at a time.
They are kept in a blue binder that I can always refer back to. Ohhh, I digress.
Another favorite stuffing dish for the family has lots of mushrooms. It’s very different from this recipe and you just might want to give Savory Cremini Mushroom Dressing a try too.
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This traditional comfort food can be served to any member of your family or group of friends because they will truly appreciate it.
I used store-bought plant-based sausage for this Vegan Sausage Stuffing Casserole because you always need a little help on a big cooking day like Thanksgiving.
Make Ahead For the Holiday When You Can
Another helpful option is that the casserole can be put together a day or two or three ahead and then kept in the refrigerator. Then bake the day of the party.
In fact, every one of the recipes in the menu plan below can be prepared in advance and baked in advance or baked the day of.
I need to get a post up with a Thanksgiving day menu and give the shopping list and planning instructions. This week for sure!
I mean, it’s Oct. 7th already and you know how time flies.
Below is a Thanksgiving Menu to tempt you to no end. Click on any of the highlighted links to look at the included recipes and see lots of delicious looking photos.
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Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
You can start your day with Easy Pumpkin Muffins and a nice cup of coffee.
For a super pre-dinner appetizer, there’s Rolled Toasted Mushroom Appetizers because everyone in the house will love them.
Naturally, there has to be dip and veggies so pull out the White Bean Dip because it’s a great partner to just about everything.
In the morning, right after your muffin, you can fill up the crockpot with the best Thanksgiving side dish. Slow Cooker Wild Rice is full of vegetables, flavor, is gorgeous and tasty.
Don’t forget the best Herbed Scalloped Potatoes you ever will make! They are truly the best and can be made earlier in the day too.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a fantastic twist on the typical sweet mashed sweet potatoes.
Vegan Meatloaf with Chickpeas, Green Split Peas and Mushrooms is amazing. Leave off the tomato topping and serve with a delicious Brown Gravy.
The word of the day is Dessert and in the tradition of Americans, there are at least two desserts. Mini Pecan Pies Tarts will make everyone very happy.
And for something completely different a Chocolate Pie because it’s super chocolaty and easy too!
Gosh, I’m stuffed.
Leftovers freeze beautifully. I will make this recipe just to freeze in single sized servings. It heats so quickly in the microwave and is a really tasty snack or lunch.
IF FREEZING:
Let cool to room temperature.
Cover with plastic wrap and then slide into a freezer bag. You can also freeze in smaller single or double serving freezer containers.
TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
Remove from the freezer and put in the refrigerator to defrost from 4 to 6 hours.
THE NIGHT OF SERVING IF PREVIOUSLY PROZEN:
Place the dressing in a microwavable safe bowl and heat on high for about 2 to 3 minutes stirring every minute.
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Vegan Sausage Stuffing Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 oz cornbread stuffing
- 1/2 cup dairy free butter
- 1 cup onion - finely diced or pulsed in a food processor
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth - use low sodium if you would like to watch salt intake
- 8 ounces plant based sausage - Field Roast uses Vital Wheat Gluten and it's delicious
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- dash pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon gourmet spike spice
- Garnished with fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the dairy free butter in a large skillet and keep on medium low.
- Add the onion and mushrooms and saute for 15 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
- Meanwhile, put the sausage in a food processor and process for just a few seconds to get crumbles.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of the melted butter.
- Put the crumbled sausage in the large skillet along with the onions.
- Add sage, gourmet spike spice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir one minute.
- In a large bowl add breadcrumbs and the sausage mixture. Stir well.
- Add vegetable broth and the remaining butter. Stir until well combined.
- Turn all of the mixture into a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition
Fantastic! I’m so glad you found the recipe. I’ll have to try Lightlife sometime. You are very welcome too 🙂
This was insanely good! Just what this vegetation gal has been missing on the Thanksgiving table. I used Lightlife veggie sausage and it turned out perfectly. Thanks so much for publishing!
Thanks Agness! In this recipe I used the small white button mushrooms. They make a good contrast with the other weightier ingredients.
I love casserole and this dish is truly appetizing, Ginny! Excellent combination of ingredients. What kind of mushrooms do you usually use?
So much yumminess going on here. And, I have to admit, I didn’t know there was such a thing as plant based sausage. I love learning about new ingredients by reading others’ recipes.
This stuffing looks super delicious! Who needs meat when you have this! ?
What a surprise, I did not know there were vegan sausages. This is handy if you have vegan friends coming for dinner
Sounds perfect for next week! Never tried vegan sausage before.
This looks so comforting Ginny! I really wish we’ve had Thanksgiving in UK, especially when I’m seeing all the delicious dishes like this one!
This sounds amazing! My sister-in-law makes an awesome faux sausage stuffing for my family, but she doesn’t have a recipe, so I’m thrilled to have this!
Jo
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I feel fine with Seitan if it is GMO free. I am always checking the packages and the options are getting better and better. You may want to add more sage if your recipe does not call for much. You really don’t need the extra in this one because the vegan sausage already has good spicing.
I agree Brenda! It is so flavorful!
This stuffing looks amazing and I could just grab a big spoonful of it!
It looks perfect for Thanksgiving – especially for vegetarian and vegan guests!
My mom loves stuffing! I’ll have to give her this recipe!
Yeah, this is a great option for stuffing. How do you feel about roasted seitan? I saw a great recipe in Vegetarian Times last issue and I was thinking of trying it.
What a great option for stuffing!
Stuffing is one of the best parts of the meal! Looks great!
I would have never known this was vegan! It looks great!
I am totally the opposite of you, I do not like planning meals! Right now on the menu for thanksgiving is… nothing!! #badfoodblogger
This is such a great vegan recipe! I would love to try it! Yum!
Gorgeous! Everyone at our house would enjoy this!!!
I love that there are so many food options these days for people.
Looks just perfect! I love stuffing 🙂
Even a non vegan would love this stuffing!
Hi, Yes, I do have a favorite. I use patties by Yves Veggie Cuisine. They are called Meatless Breakfast Patties. For more flavor I like adding the other spices in this recipe.
Do you have a favorite Vegan sausage you like/use?