Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage Stuffing

Elevate your holiday feast with Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage Stuffing—a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds! Featuring a rich sauté of browned sausage, aromatic herbs, and seasonal favorites like Granny Smith apples and dried cranberries, this stuffing is a festive twist on a classic side dish. Cubes of day-old bread soak up a fragrant blend of broth, butter, and beaten eggs, creating a moist, flavorful base with a golden, crispy top. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings and pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or ham. Bring warmth and holiday cheer to your table with this crowd-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy)
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 cups day-old bread, cubed (such as French, sourdough, or Italian)
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing baking dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the diced apples, dried cranberries, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and the sausage-apple mixture. Toss gently to distribute evenly.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth and the beaten eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, and gently stir until the bread is moistened but not overly soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this warm, festive side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3214.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5845.8

Total Fat 236.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 873.5mg	0%
Sodium 13835.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 723.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.7g	0%
Total Sugars 150.8g
Protein 203.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1718.6mg	0%
Iron 56.6mg	0%
Potassium 4470.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 49.6%