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Apple and Sausage Stuffing

A warm and tasty dish combining sweet apple bits with savory sausage and herbed bread, perfect for family dinners and holiday meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Bread and Base Ingredients
  • 8 slices Fruited Sourdough Sandwich Bread Cubed
  • 1 lb Sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken) Cooked and browned
  • 1 cup Dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
  • 1 Apple Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 tbsp Herbs (e.g., sage, thyme) Fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cube the Fruited Sourdough Sandwich Bread and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
  4. Add diced onion and celery; cook until softened.
  5. Stir in the dried fruit, diced apple, and herbs; cook for a few more minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and the sausage mixture.
  7. Pour in enough chicken broth to moisten the mixture, then add beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
  8. Mix until well combined.
  9. Transfer to a greased 9" x 13" pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden and crisp.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.