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Sausage & Apple Stuffing

This sausage and apple stuffing is made with Challah bread, flavored with sage, and bakes up wonderfully moist with a crisp top and crisp corners.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
11 hrs 40 mins
Total Time
13 hrs
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf challah bread cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 1½ pounds ground Italian sausage mild or sweet
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 stalks celery finely diced
  • 2 apples any variety, peeled, cored and finely diced
  • 1½ teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 egg lightly beaten

Instructions

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  1. Spread the bread cubes into a single layer on rimmed baking sheets and allow to dry overnight, uncovered.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the dried bread cubes into a large bowl.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, until completely browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the bread cubes.
  4. In the same skillet, add the onion, celery and apple, and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent and the celery and apple are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the sausage and bread and stir to combine. Add the sage, salt, pepper and cranberries, and stir to thoroughly combine. Add the chicken broth and melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened. Add the eggs and gently stir into stuffing mixture until completely combined.
  5. Transfer the stuffing to the greased baking dish and press into an even layer. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and crisp. Let sit for 10 minutes then serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.