Apple and Sausage Stuffing

Health score
34%
Apple and Sausage Stuffing
85 min.
8
918kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of autumn with this Apple and Sausage Stuffing recipe, a perfect side dish to complement your holiday meals or any cozy family dinner. Combining the savory richness of mild Italian sausage with the natural sweetness of firm apples, this stuffing delivers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will impress your guests and satisfy your palate. The addition of fresh sage and parsley infuses the dish with fragrant herbal notes, while garlic provides a subtle kick that elevates the overall flavor profile.

This recipe is more than just a traditional stuffing—it's a comforting, hearty dish that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates to create a well-rounded plate. The crisp French bread cubes soak up the savory chicken broth and beaten egg, ensuring a moist yet slightly crunchy texture after baking, which makes every bite satisfying. Using simple, fresh ingredients and cooking techniques, you can easily prepare this dish in about 85 minutes, making it a manageable yet impressive addition to your meal.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a home-cooked classic, this stuffing is a great way to bring warmth and flavor to your table. It serves eight generously, making it ideal for gatherings, and its wholesome ingredients will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm alongside your favorite roasted meats, and enjoy the comforting blend of sweet apples and savory sausage that makes this recipe a standout every time.

Ingredients

  •  apples firm cored peeled chopped
  • rib celery diced
  • large eggs beaten
  • cups bread french cubed
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons sage fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • large onion diced
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound mild sausage italian
  • tablespoon butter unsalted at room temperature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • casserole dish
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish; lightly coat one side of a large piece of foil with butter. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil.
  2. Add sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage to a large bowl; reserve fat in skillet.
  3. Add onion and celery to skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add garlic, apples, sage and parsley and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring often.
  5. Remove from heat and add mixture to sausage.
  6. Add bread cubes to sausage mixture, toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Gently stir in chicken broth, then egg. Spoon mixture into casserole dish, cover with buttered foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake about 20 minutes longer, until stuffing is crisp and golden on top.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories918kcal
Protein15.48%
Fat27.05%
Carbs57.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.69
Glycemic Load
96.88
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
37.794782866602%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Apigenin
1.09mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
5.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:918.32kcal
45.92%
Fat:27.69g
42.6%
Saturated Fat:9.13g
57.06%
Carbohydrates:132.35g
44.12%
Net Carbohydrates:125.53g
45.65%
Sugar:16.54g
18.38%
Cholesterol:70.1mg
23.37%
Sodium:2054.61mg
89.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.65g
71.31%
Copper:7.27mg
363.59%
Vitamin B1:2.03mg
135.29%
Selenium:83.86µg
119.81%
Manganese:1.55mg
77.63%
Folate:304.33µg
76.08%
Vitamin B3:13.83mg
69.16%
Vitamin B2:1.17mg
68.64%
Iron:10.51mg
58.38%
Phosphorus:365.56mg
36.56%
Fiber:6.81g
27.25%
Zinc:3.7mg
24.68%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.44%
Magnesium:93.25mg
23.31%
Calcium:162.7mg
16.27%
Potassium:553.15mg
15.8%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.35%
Vitamin K:12.21µg
11.63%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.19%
Vitamin C:5.52mg
6.69%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.3%
Vitamin A:145.74IU
2.91%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes