Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing
Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing blends juicy tart apples and sweet dried cranberries with herby sausage for a rich, balanced bite in every forkful. The mix of crisped bread cubes, tender leeks, and aromatic rosemary creates a cozy, textured side that shines on holiday tables or any cool-weather dinner. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as the centerpiece of a festive spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the sausage, breaking it into coarse crumbles, for about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a large bowl. Pour off the grease from the pan.
- 3
In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the leeks or onions, apples, celery, and poultry seasoning; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rosemary, dried cranberries, and the cooked sausage. Combine everything with the dried bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Moisten with the chicken stock.
- 4
Stuff the turkey with about 5 cups for a 14-pound turkey. Add more chicken stock to moisten the stuffing if needed. Bake the remaining stuffing in a covered, buttered casserole at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
- 5
Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the top.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 315.52 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.63 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 43.93 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.81 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.21 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.61 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1068.66 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 9.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 201.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 6.52 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing is made with 11 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Chopped Clams. Each serving provides about 315.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock, Chopped Clams, Cubed Stuffing Bread. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing healthy?
- Apple, Sausage & Cranberry Bread Stuffing has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 315.52 calories and 12.63 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1068.66 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.21 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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