Description

This Best Sausage And Apple Stuffing is irresistible with its savory sausage, sweet apples, and seasoned bread making it the perfect dish for holiday gatherings or family dinners. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it will become a favorite!

Ingredients

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16 cups diced bread, cut into 1/2"-3/4" pieces
1 cup salted butter
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onion, diced (white or yellow)
1 pound ground sausage
3 medium apples, cored and chopped into 1/2" pieces
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, minced
1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, minced
1 teaspoon sage, fresh, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1½ cups chicken broth

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
Cut the bread into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces and spread them in a single layer on baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, tossing occasionally to ensure even drying. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl.
Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced celery and onions, cooking until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Add the ground sausage, breaking it into small chunks as it cooks until it is no longer pink. Stir in the chopped apples and cook for an additional minute.
Mix in the poultry seasoning, minced parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper along with the chicken broth.
Pour the sausage mixture over the dried bread and gently fold together until the bread is moist but no liquid remains. If necessary, add 1/2 cup extra chicken broth to moisten.
Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, then spread the bread mixture evenly inside.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
Feel free to substitute the ground sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter version.
This stuffing can be made a day in advance. Just reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg