Apple Sausage Stuffing for Turkey
Infuse your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of this Apple Sausage Stuffing for Turkey – a perfect balance of savory and sweet that pairs beautifully with your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Featuring hearty chunks of browned breakfast sausage, tender bites of caramelized apple, and a medley of fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, this stuffing delivers a rustic, homestyle charm. Cubed day-old bread is drenched in a rich mixture of chicken stock and beaten eggs, ensuring every bite is moist yet fluffy with a golden, crispy finish. Aromatic onions, celery, and garlic add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens the dish just before serving. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare and makes enough to serve eight, making it the ultimate side dish to complement your roasted turkey. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you’re craving classic comfort food, this stuffing is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf of day-old bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
- 2.5 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes).
Mix in the diced apples, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples begin to soften.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sausage and apple mixture. Toss gently to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and beaten eggs. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring until evenly moistened.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Serve warm with your roasted turkey and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.1 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.5 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 10893 mg | 474% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.9 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 122.6 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
