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Sausage and Apple Stuffing

Sausage and apple stuffing combines browned pork sausage, tart Granny Smith apples, and dried herbs in a savory baked bread stuffing. It bakes covered before finishing uncovered until golden, with a moist center that reaches 160°F.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Standing and resting time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 nonstick cooking spray for coating
  • 10 cups dried unseasoned bread cubes
  • 1 lb pork sausage bulk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples medium, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 eggs large

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
  4. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through to 160°F, about 8 minutes.
  5. Transfer the sausage to the bowl with the bread.
  6. Melt the butter in the skillet.
  7. Add the onion, celery, apples, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes.
  8. Add the vegetable mixture to the bread and sausage.
  9. Whisk the broth and eggs in a medium bowl.
  10. Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture and toss until evenly moistened.
  11. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
  12. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and cover tightly with foil.
  13. Bake for 30 minutes.
  14. Uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the top is golden and the center reaches 160°F.
  15. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a more even texture, toss until the bread is evenly moistened. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezer-friendly. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free butter.