Apple Sausage Stuffing Bites
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Apple Sausage Stuffing Bites
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Stuffing on the Thanksgiving table is a must and these Apple Sausage Stuffing Bites are a fun take on a traditional Thanksgiving recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 sweet apple sausage links, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium apple, chopped (gala, fuji, or golden delicious)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 talks celery, diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Toast the bread cubes for 8-10 minutes to dry them out. Alternatively, you can use day old bread that is already dried out.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly golden. Remove sausage to a large mixing bowl to cool.
- In the same saute pan, add the butter and sauté the onions for 3 minutes. Add the celery, apples, and thyme and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, until everything is heated through and the veggies are tender. Allow to cool a few minutes before continuing.
- Place the bread cubes, cooled sautéed vegetables and remaining ingredients into the large mixing bowl with the sausage and toss to thoroughly combine. (It's important that your ingredients are cool to the touch before adding the eggs so that they don't scramble.)
- Spoon the stuffing mixture into greased muffin tins, filling all the way to the top. Pat the mixture down to pack it well.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the tops are just golden.
Notes
- Tips:
- Two Ways to Prep Ahead:
- Bake and Reheat: Bake the stuffing bites completely the day before, let them cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. On the day of serving, reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crispy on the edges.
- Cooked meat: Always use fully cooked sausage in your stuffing muffins. They don't cook long enough for raw meat and you will also have a greasy mess on your hands.
- Let the Ingredients Cool: Let the ingredients cool slightly before adding the beaten eggs to the mixture—this prevents the eggs from cooking too soon and keeps your stuffing bites perfectly fluffy.
- Let rest: Allow the muffins to rest about 10 minutes in the pan before removing to ensure they stay together.
- Prepare the Mix in Advance: Make the stuffing mixture a day ahead, then cover and refrigerate. When you're ready to bake, simply scoop the mixture into greased muffin tins and pop them in the oven.
- Bake and Reheat: Bake the stuffing bites completely the day before, let them cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. On the day of serving, reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crispy on the edges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
330mg
(14%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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