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Whole-Food Apple Sausage Stuffing

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  • Author: Bailey Sissom
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cornbread
  • 4 cups whole-wheat French bread
  • 1 lb. spicy Italian Chicken sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1 granny smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 TBS of parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 tsp. sage
  • Chicken Broth – 2 -3 cups (ish)
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut all the bread into 1-inch cubes and lay them out on sheet pans. Cover with a dish towel and let them dry out for 48-72 hours until they're dry and crisp, OR bake in oven at 200 until dry and crispy (about 90 minutes).
  2. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, brown sausage. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions, celery, and apples. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the parsley, rosemary, basil, and sage. Continue cooking until veggies and apples are tender but not mushy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, and butter/veggie mix. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken broth a little bit at a time. Toss as you go. I used 2 1/2 cups and ended up with a very moist stuffing (which I like). If you prefer a little bit dryer... stick to 2 cups. Taste and add more seasoning or broth if desired.
  5. Pour mixture into a large casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the stuffing has a golden crust.