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Apple Walnut Sausage Stuffing

A sweet and savory Thanksgiving stuffing made with sausage, apples, and walnuts for the perfect mix of texture and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground sausage pork or turkey
  • 10 cups cubed bread day-old or toasted
  • 1 large apple peeled and diced
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried sage or 1 tbsp fresh
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Toast bread cubes if not already dried, 10–15 minutes until crisp.
  3. Cook sausage in skillet until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
  4. Sauté onions and celery in butter for 5 minutes, then add apples and herbs.
  5. Combine sausage, sautéed mixture, walnuts, and bread in a large bowl.
  6. Whisk broth and eggs together, pour over mixture, and toss gently.
  7. Spread mixture into baking dish. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden and crisp.

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for best texture. To make vegetarian, skip sausage and use vegetable broth.