Savory Apple & Sausage Stuffing
This Savory Apple & Sausage Stuffing is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or family dinners. Inspired by a favorite recipe shared during a kitchen remodel, it strikes a delightful balance between savory and sweet, with flavorful spicy pork sausage, tender apples, and aromatic herbs. Each bite brims with a wonderful texture, enhanced by the crusty French bread cubes that soak up all the delicious juices. The apples add a subtle sweetness that even the pickiest of eaters won't detect, making it an ideal dish to please everyone at the table. It's a fantastic accompaniment to your roast turkey or chicken, or a delicious side for any festive meal. Enjoy this recipe that embodies warmth and comfort, bringing joy to your holiday traditions!
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (none)
bulk spicy pork sausage
1 lb (none)
celery
1 cup (diced)
onion
1 cup (diced)
apple
1 cup (cored and diced)
garlic
2 cloves (minced)
fresh parsley
1 tablespoon (chopped)
fresh sage
2 teaspoons (chopped)
bay leaf
1 (none)
French bread cubes
8 cups (cubed)
milk
1 cup (none)
chicken stock
1 cup (none)
large eggs
3 (beaten to blend)
butter
2 tablespoons (melted)
salt
to taste (none)
pepper
to taste (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the bulk spicy pork sausage. Sauté the sausage until it's beautifully browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Once ready, transfer the sausage to a bowl, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
3
In the same skillet, add the diced celery, onion, apple, minced garlic, and herbs. Sauté this mixture for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
4
Combine the sautéed mixture with the French bread cubes in the bowl with the sausage. Toss until well mixed.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, chicken stock, beaten eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
6
Pour the milk mixture over the sausage and bread mixture. Gently fold everything together until the bread cubes are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
8
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Savory Apple & Sausage Stuffing.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This stuffing recipe makes 6 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What type of sausage should be used?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of bulk spicy pork sausage.
What kind of oil is used for sautéing the sausage?
You should use 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
What vegetables are included in the sautéed mixture?
The mixture includes diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be cored and diced to yield 1 cup.
Which fresh herbs are needed for the stuffing?
The recipe requires fresh parsley and fresh sage.
Is there a specific spice used besides salt and pepper?
Yes, one bay leaf is included in the aromatic mixture.
What type of bread is recommended?
The recipe uses 8 cups of French bread cubes.
What are the liquid ingredients for the binder?
The wet mixture consists of milk and chicken stock.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 3 large eggs, beaten to blend.
Is butter included in the stuffing?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of melted butter are whisked into the milk mixture.
How long should the sausage be cooked?
Sauté the sausage until it is beautifully browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces.
What should I do with the sausage drippings?
Leave the drippings in the skillet to sauté the vegetables and apples.
How long do the vegetables and apples need to sauté?
Sauté them for about 5 minutes or until they are softened and fragrant.
How are the wet and dry components combined?
The milk and stock mixture is poured over the bread and sausage mixture and gently folded together.
Should the baking dish be prepared in any way?
Yes, the stuffing mixture should be transferred into a greased baking dish.
What is the total baking time?
Bake for approximately 25 minutes.
Should the dish be covered while baking?
No, the stuffing should be baked uncovered.
How do I know when the stuffing is done?
It is ready when the top is golden brown and the stuffing is cooked through.
Is this recipe suitable for holidays?
Yes, it is specifically described as a perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving.
What are the primary flavor profiles?
It strikes a balance between savory spicy pork and subtle sweetness from apples.
Can picky eaters enjoy this dish?
Yes, the apples add a subtle sweetness that even picky eaters may not detect.
What meats does this stuffing accompany well?
It is a fantastic accompaniment to roast turkey or chicken.
How much celery is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of diced celery.
How much onion is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of diced onion.
What is the amount of fresh sage?
Use 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh sage.
What is the amount of fresh parsley?
Use 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
Is the salt and pepper amount specific?
No, salt and pepper should be added to taste.