Savory Herb and Sausage Stuffing with Tangy Granny Smith Apples

By sandiB2010

Using the Granny Smith apples gives more texture and flavor to this tasty sausage and herb stuffing. Plus, you make it in a casserole, so any time you're in the mood for stuffing, you can have it, turkey or not.

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp. butter (1 stick)
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 lb. sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)
• 1 bag (14 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
• 2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Seasoned Croutons
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable cooking spray

Details

Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 85mins
Adapted from pepperidgefarm.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook for 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove the apples from the skillet.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add the sausage, onion and celery and cook until the sausage is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Stir in the broth and remaining butter and heat to a boil.

Stir the apples, stuffing, croutons, sage and egg in a large bowl. Add the sausage mixture and mix lightly. Spray a 3-quart shallow baking dish with the cooking spray. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the baking dish. Cover the baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes or until the stuffing mixture is hot.