Sausage Apple Herb Stuffing

Savory sausage, apples, sage, and crisp-topped bread make a generous holiday stuffing.

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Substitutions

Use turkey sausage cooked to 165°F (74°C), or omit sausage and use vegetable broth for a meatless stuffing.

Practical tip

Bake stuffing in its own dish for even, verifiable cooking and a crisp top.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).

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Sausage Apple Herb Stuffing

Savory sausage, apples, sage, and crisp-topped bread make a generous holiday stuffing.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 397

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 cups 600 g dry bread cubes
• 1 lb 450 g pork sausage
• 4 tbsp 56 g butter
• 1 large onion about 200 g, diced
• 4 celery ribs about 200 g, diced
• 2 apples about 300 g, diced
• 2 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 3 cups 720 ml low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook sausage in a large skillet until it reaches 160°F (71°C). Transfer it to a large bowl and drain excess fat.
3. Melt butter in the skillet. Cook onion, celery, and apples for 8 minutes. Add sage, thyme, and pepper.
4. Combine bread, sausage, and vegetables. Stir in broth gradually and then eggs. Spread in the dish.
5. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

See the estimated nutrition and explanation below.