Irresistible Apple and Sausage and Herb Stuffing (45-Minute Recipe)
A savory stuffing combining apples, sausage, and herbs for a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 4 cups bread cubes
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (sage, thyme, parsley)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned. Remove and drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Combine bread cubes, cooked sausage, apples, and sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper, then mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and beaten eggs, stirring until evenly moistened.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on top.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Adjust broth amount for desired moisture.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg