Apple, Sausage, and Parsnip Stuffing with Fresh Sage

Health score
22%
Apple, Sausage, and Parsnip Stuffing with Fresh Sage
45 min.
12
801kcal

Suggestions


As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a hearty stuffing wafting through your kitchen. Our Apple, Sausage, and Parsnip Stuffing with Fresh Sage is the perfect side dish to elevate your holiday feast or any family gathering. This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of Pippin or Granny Smith apples with the savory richness of both hot and sweet Italian sausages, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

What sets this stuffing apart is the addition of parsnips, which lend a subtle earthiness and a unique texture, while fresh sage infuses the dish with its aromatic essence. The toasted sourdough bread cubes provide the perfect base, soaking up all the delicious juices and flavors. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser, serving up to 12 people. Whether you're stuffing a turkey or baking it separately, this stuffing is sure to become a cherished tradition at your table.

So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also warms the heart. Your guests will be asking for seconds, and you might just find yourself making this stuffing a staple for every occasion!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter divided ()
  • cups celery chopped
  • 0.8 cup sage fresh packed
  • pounds apples i use 2 granny smith apples cored cubed peeled
  • 1.5 pounds ground sausage italian hot
  • 1.5 pounds ground sausage sweet italian
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • cups onion chopped
  • pounds parsnips cubed peeled
  • 1.5 pound sourdough bread with crust, cubed sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Bake bread cubes on 2 large rimmed baking sheets until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes.
  3. Sauté sausages in very large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking into pieces with spoon, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl; add bread.
  4. Add onions and celery to same skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes; transfer to bowl with bread. Melt 1/4 cup butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add apples and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes; mix apples into stuffing. Melt 1/4 cup butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add parsnips and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes; mix into stuffing. Melt 1/4 cup butter in same skillet.
  7. Add sage and sauté until dark green, about 2 minutes.
  8. Mix sage and butter into stuffing. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Stuff turkey.
  10. Transfer remaining stuffing to prepared dish; drizzle with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  12. Bake stuffing covered until heated through, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories801kcal
Protein12.24%
Fat54.4%
Carbs33.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.46
Glycemic Load
33.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.268260955811%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.78mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.47mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
8.54mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Apigenin
0.49mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
21.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:801.08kcal
40.05%
Fat:49.03g
75.44%
Saturated Fat:20.52g
128.27%
Carbohydrates:67.65g
22.55%
Net Carbohydrates:58.29g
21.2%
Sugar:21.68g
24.09%
Cholesterol:116.69mg
38.9%
Sodium:1289.84mg
56.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.83g
49.66%
Copper:2.8mg
140.02%
Vitamin B1:1.18mg
78.5%
Selenium:46.31µg
66.16%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.36%
Folate:154.55µg
38.64%
Fiber:9.36g
37.44%
Vitamin B3:7.34mg
36.69%
Vitamin C:26.78mg
32.46%
Phosphorus:320.6mg
32.06%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.76%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.26%
Potassium:933.95mg
26.68%
Vitamin K:26.15µg
24.9%
Iron:4.45mg
24.74%
Zinc:3.31mg
22.04%
Magnesium:73.23mg
18.31%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.76%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.46%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.27%
Calcium:118.17mg
11.82%
Vitamin A:492.96IU
9.86%
Source:Epicurious