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
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

  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.

Aug 05, 2024