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Baked Apple and Sausage Stuffing

We combined the traditional flavors of sage and rosemary with leeks and sausage for a tasty and savory classic stuffing. And for a sweet little twist, we added apples and dried apricots.

6

Servings

15 Mins

Prep Time

60 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Prepare the Baking Sheet While Preheating the Oven

Set the oven to 375°F/ 190°C (medium- high) bake (not-convection) and adjust the rack to the middle. While the oven preheats, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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Dice the Bread

Dice the bread into 1 inch cubes. Spread evenly on the prepared sheet pan.

  • Country Loaf(diced)10 cups
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Cooking Steps

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1. Toast the Bread Until Golden

Place the bread in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until it is golden brown.

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2. Prepare the Casserole Dish

While the bread toasts, evenly spread the softened butter in a casserole dish and set aside.

  • Unsalted Butter(softened)2 Tbsps.
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3. Season the Apple and Vegetables

Combine all the diced vegetables in a large bowl, season and set aside.

  • Granny Smith Apple(diced small)3 cups
  • Leeks(diced small)1 cup
  • Celery(diced small)1 cup
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 Tbsps.
  • Kosher Salt1 tsp.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)10 turns
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4. Remove the Bread

Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

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5. Prepare the Sausage

Crumble the sausage onto the same baking sheet used for the bread.

  • Italian Sausage(mild or spicy)8 oz
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6. Add the Seasoned Apple and Vegetables

Spread evenly over the sausage.

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7. Roast the Stuffing Ingredients

Roast the sausage and vegetables for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

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8. Whisk the Eggs and Stock

While the vegetables and sausage roast, whisk the eggs and stock in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

  • Large Eggs2
  • Vegetable Stock3 cups
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9. Add the Herbs and Apricots to the Toasted Bread

While the sausage and vegetable roast, add the herbs, then dice and add the apricots to the bowl with the toasted bread. Mix well and set aside.

  • Sage(roughly chopped)1 Tbsp.
  • Rosemary(roughly chopped)¼ tsp.
  • Dried Apricots(diced small)⅓ cup
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10. Remove the Stuffing Ingredients

Remove the vegetables from the oven and transfer to the bowl with the toasted bread.

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11. Add the Egg Mixture and Rest the Stuffing

Mix well and allow the stuffing to rest for 10 minutes.

  • Egg Mixtureall
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12. Transfer the Stuffing to the Casserole Dish

Top with the diced butter.

  • Unsalted Butter(diced)2 Tbsps.
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13. Cook the Stuffing

Place the stuffing in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until toasted and golden brown. You may need to add a few minutes depending on your oven.

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14. Remove and Serve the Stuffing

Turn off the oven and transfer the casserole to a heat proof surface. Serve while warm.

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