Savory Sausage and Apple Stuffing Recipe
This Savory Sausage and Apple Stuffing is a perfect blend of seasoned Italian sausage, sweet apples, and hearty bread cubes, baked to golden perfection. Ideal as a delicious side dish for holiday meals or family dinners, it balances savory and slightly sweet flavors for a comforting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
Produce
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
Bakery
- 4 cups bread cubes
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the stuffing later.
- Brown sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, removing it from its casing first. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add apples and onion: To the browned sausage in the skillet, add the peeled and diced apples along with the chopped onion. Cook together until the onions are softened and the apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Combine with bread and broth: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, apples, and onions with the bread cubes. Pour in the chicken broth and gently toss everything together until the bread is evenly moistened.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into a greased baking dish, ensuring it is compact but not too tightly packed.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
Notes
- For best results, use slightly stale bread cubes so they absorb the broth better without becoming mushy.
- You can substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Add fresh herbs like sage or thyme for enhanced flavor.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free bread cubes.
- Let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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