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Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing

A delicious and easy-to-make holiday stuffing featuring the comforting flavors of cranberry, apple, and sausage, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish Greased
  • foil

Ingredients
  

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  • 8 cups bread, cubed day-old ciabatta, sourdough, or French bread
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage sage-flavored recommended
  • 1 onion, diced sweet or yellow onion
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1.5 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock start with 2.5 cups, add more if desired
  • 8 tbsp butter, melted divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden and firm.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • While bread toasts, cook breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Add diced onion and chopped celery to the same skillet with sausage. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Stir in chopped rosemary, sage, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Season the sausage and vegetable mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes, sausage/vegetable mixture, chopped apple, and dried cranberries.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together lightly beaten eggs and fresh parsley.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Pour the egg and parsley mixture over the bread mixture. Add 2.5 cups of stock and toss gently to moisten. Add more stock if a wetter consistency is desired.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Pour the stuffing into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Drizzle about half of the melted butter over the top of the stuffing.
    8 cups bread, cubed
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Notes

This stuffing is perfect for any holiday meal or casual gathering. It can be made ahead of time for convenience.