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
- 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
- Protein 12.63 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.21 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.61 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1229.64 mg High
- Fiber 2.71 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 57.56 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 201.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.52 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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