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Savory Sausage and Apple Stuffing Recipe

A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish

Get ready to elevate your Thanksgiving game with this mouthwatering sausage and apple stuffing recipe! By chilling and cubing moist cornbread, we create a perfect base for our flavorful ingredients to shine.

Preparation Made Easy

This recipe can be completely made ahead of time, making it a stress-free addition to your holiday menu. Simply cool and refrigerate until ready to serve, then reheat uncovered in a 350°F oven for about 30 to 40 minutes.

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1 recipe cornbread, chilled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 9 cups)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for coating the baking dish
• 1 pound uncooked sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Let’s Get Cooking!

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Baking Dish

Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage and Aromatics

Melt the measured butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until it’s no longer pink and is starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl with the cornbread and set aside.

Step 3: Soften the Onions and Apples

Return the pan to medium heat, add the apples, celery, onion, sage, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4: Combine and Bake

Increase the heat to medium high, add the wine, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook until the wine is almost evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the apple mixture over the cornbread and sausage, add the broth and eggs, and stir until combined and thoroughly moistened. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Bake uncovered until the top is golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Active Time: 45 minutes