Savory Apple-Sausage Turkey Stuffing
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this savory apple-sausage stuffing, a delightful blend of hearty sausage, aromatic herbs, seasonal apples, and crusty bread. Perfectly seasoned, this stuffing is a show-stopping accompaniment to your turkey.
Ingredients
For the Apple-Sausage Stuffing | |
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| 1 | lb ground sausage meat |
| 3 | stalks celery, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon sage |
| 1 | teaspoon thyme |
| 1 | teaspoon marjoram |
| 10 | cups cubed bread (stale works best) |
| 2 | onions, sliced |
| 2 | apples, peeled, cored, cut into small cubes |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups chicken stock |
| 1⁄2 | cup fresh parsley, chopped |
| salt and pepper | |
Instructions
For the Apple-Sausage Stuffing | |
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| 1. | Begin by cooking the ground sausage meat in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 10 minutes, stirring often. |
| 2. | Drain most of the fat from the skillet, leaving about a tablespoon behind. |
| 3. | Add in the chopped onions and celery, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until softened. |
| 4. | Stir in the cubed apples, sage, thyme, and marjoram, cooking for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. |
| 5. | Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock, bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. |
| 6. | Stir in the cubed bread, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. |
| 7. | Transfer the stuffing mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish. |
| 8. | If preparing ahead, the stuffing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 2 weeks (thaw in the fridge before baking). |
| 9. | Bake the stuffing covered in a preheated 325°F oven for about 40 minutes. Halfway through baking, drizzle with the remaining chicken stock. |
| 10. | Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the stuffing forms a crispy, golden top and is heated through. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 374.9 kcal |
| Protein | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 17.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g |
Published on Aug 05, 2024 by Luminița