Apple And Sage Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients for Apple And Sage Stuffing

• Vegetable Oil
• Bulk Pork Sausage
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• Diced Onion
• Apple
• Garlic Clove
• Fresh Parsley
• Fresh Sage
• 1 bay leaf
• French Bread
• Whole Milk
• Low Fat Chicken Broth
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

How to Make Apple And Sage Stuffing

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Transfer sausage to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in the skillet.
4. Add celery, onion, sage, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
5. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
6. Add the sautéed vegetables and apples to the bowl with the sausage.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, chicken broth, and melted butter.
8. Add the bread cubes to the sausage and vegetable mixture. Pour the milk mixture over the bread, ensuring it's evenly moistened. Gently stir to combine.
9. Stir in the beaten eggs.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
12. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish.
13. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.