Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, parsley, chicken broth, bread crumbs, apple, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and heated through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and hearty
- Moist and flavorful
- Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner
User Comments:
- "This stuffing is absolutely delicious! The combination of sausage, apple, and cranberries is a perfect balance."
- "The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. This will definitely become a holiday favorite."
- "I love how moist and flavorful the stuffing is. It really makes the turkey dinner extra special."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to refrigerate the stuffing, you can still bake it immediately, but it may be a bit less flavorful.
- To make the stuffing ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then freeze it. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- If the stuffing starts to brown too quickly during baking, cover it with aluminum foil.
