Aunt Betty’s Sausage and Apple Stuffing Recipe

My Aunt Betty makes the world’s BEST stuffing – even Cowboy says so, and he’s got a pretty discriminating palate aka: not used to eating as many different kinds of food as we are. We can’t make any other kind of stuffing now, and I’ll bet once you try it you’ll be hooked on sausage and apple stuffing too!

Sausage and Apple Stuffing – in Pictures

Cut a loaf of bread into cubes and spread on a baking sheet. Place in oven until dry and slightly toasty. We like to use a mixture of different whole wheat and whole grain breads – I think one year we added some rye bread and it was really good too.

Allow the bread cubes to cool children playing cards next to the cooling bread are optional, then place in a large bowl.

 

Start browning about a pound of Italian style sausage. We use turkey sausage because it’s healthier and because Princess and Angel Face don’t eat pork, but you use what you like.

 

Chop the celery.

 

Add the celery to the pan so it can cook with the sausage.

 

Chop the onion and add it to the pan also.

 

When the sausage is done and the vegetables are translucent, add chicken stock, butter, and seasonings to the pan. Bring to a simmer.

 

While the chicken stock is heating, chop the apples and add to the bread cubes. We like to use Cortlands because they’re my favorite, but any baking apple will do.

 

When the chicken stock is hot, carefully pour the mixture over the bread and apples.

 

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Fold the sausage and vegetables into the bread cubes and apples, being careful not to mush the bread.

 

If it seems dry, add more chicken stock.

 

Spread in a greased 9×13″ pan, and bake.

 

Enjoy!

Sausage and Apple Stuffing – Official Recipe

Ingredients for Sausage and Apple Stuffing

• 2 loaves multigrain bread, cubed and dried
• 1 lb. sweet Italian turkey or pork sausage
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp. dried sage
• 7 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions to Make Sausage and Apple Stuffing

1. Slice bread into cubes. Place on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for about 10 min, or until dry. Cool. Place cooled bread cubes in a large bowl.
2. Start browning the sausage over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion. Sauté until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are translucent.
3. Stir in the poultry seasoning, sage, and as much chicken broth will fit. Heat to a simmer.
4. While the chicken broth is heating, chop the apples and add to the bread cubes.
5. When the chicken broth mixture is hot, carefully add to the apples and bread cubes. Add any of the chicken broth that didn’t fit in the pan.
6. Stir. The bread cubes should be quite moist but not soggy. Add more chicken broth if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Place into 9×13″ baking pan and bake for about 1/2 hour, or until lightly browned on top.

Happy cooking!