Apple, Sage, & Sausage Stuffing

By á-4084

Apple and sausage stuffing is a great dish in the fall season. You can also make this for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 pork sausages, casings removed
• 3 McIntosh apples, or other tart red apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 loaf white bread, crust cut off, cut into 1⁄2" cubes and toasted (about 8 cups)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F.

Melt butter in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook until soft, 15 minutes. Add sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break into small pieces, until browned, 5 minutes. Add apples and continue cooking until soft, 5 to 7 minutes more. Stir in bread crumbs and sage; add chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.

Stuff into turkey cavity; place remaining stuffing in a baking dish and bake until golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.