Sausage and Apple Stuffing

 

At my family?s annual Thanksgiving party, what I most look forward to is lots of laughter, wine and aromas coming from all corners of the house. But besides the traditional turkey and pies, casseroles and soups, one of my favorite dishes has been the sausage and apple stuffing.

 

Though my uncle?s exact recipe is under lock and key, I think this stuffing ranks a pretty sturdy second and I will definitely be making it for my Thanksgiving feast this year! This delicious side dish is remarkably simple and produces a warm and fluffy stuffing with a perfectly crisp yet soft texture.  The sweetness from the apples is nicely complimented by the salty, hearty Italian sausage. Combined with the celery, onion and sage, the whole dish makes for a mouthwatering aroma and an even better taste!

 

I?ll be making this stuffing plenty beyond Thanksgiving, since it would be delicious with any roasted meat or poultry. I hope, if not for the holidays, you work this simple, scrumptious stuffing into one of your special weekday dinners and get to enjoy it for yourself!

 

Sausage and Apple Stuffing

Serves 4

Printable Recipe

 

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the baking dish

2 links (about 1 pound) Italian sausage, casings removed

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady), cored and chopped

1/8 cup chopped fresh sage

Kosher salt and black pepper

1/2 large baguette (about 3/4 pound), cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 large egg, beaten

 

Directions

Heat oven to 375� F. Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch or other shallow 3-quart baking dish. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a large bowl.

 

To the drippings in the skillet, add the celery, onions, apples, sage, � teaspoon salt, and � teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 9 minutes.

 

Add the vegetable mixture, baguette, broth, and eggs to the sausage and toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.

 

Bake the stuffing for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes more.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Adapted from Real Simple

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