Many of us have family holiday traditions. Growing up, I didn’t love stuffing. In hindsight, I probably had one mediocre serving and swore it off forever. So, when I took over cooking the Thanksgiving feast 10 years ago, I decided to improve our standard stuffing – a bit dry and underwhelming – and replace it with an almost bread-pudding-like version, soaked in eggs and cream and laced with melted cheese.Â
You can see the recipe that kicked off my love affair with stuffing here. This year, I have added a twist – still, bread soaked in a flavorful liquid and sprinkled with cheese – but this time, I am using pretzel rolls, gruyere cheese, and beer! This recipe is unique and is packed with flavor that your family and friends will love. Enjoy!Â

Pretzel Bread Sausage Stuffing
Prep Time: 60 min
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients
- 1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPEDÂ
- 2 LB. SAUSAGE OF CHOICE, LOOSE OR REMOVED FROM CASINGÂ
- 2 TBS GARLIC, MINCED
- 3 TBS FRESH HERBS (SUCH AS SAGE, THYME, ROSEMARY), MINCED
- 10 HEAPING CUPS CUBED PRETZEL ROLLSÂ
- 1 LARGE APPLE, CHUNKEDÂ
- 1 ½ CUPS GRUYERE CHEESE, SHREDDED
- 2 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH
- 1 CUP BEERÂ
- 1 TBS DIJON MUSTARD
- 4 EGGS
- SALT & PEPPER, TO TASTE

Directions

Notes
- I was inspired by a German bratwurst sandwich for this stuffing. You could use Bratwurst sausage or any kind of sausage you prefer.
- I used what’s traditionally known as the “Poultry Blend” for the herbs since this is the same combination of herbs I’ll be using on the turkey.Â
- If freezing ahead (like I do), stop after step 5. Put mixture into a large zip lock bag, label, and freeze for up to two months. When You want to bake the stuffing, transfer from the zip lock bag into a baking dish, and proceed with the remaining steps, cooking for approx. 10-20 minutes. LongerÂ