Apple, Butternut And Sausage Dressing Recipe

Name: Apple, Butternut And Sausage Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed; 3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound maple pork sausage; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium carrots, shredded; 6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided; 2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers); 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup cooked long grain rice; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup butter, cubed

Servings: persons

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound maple pork sausage
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Place squash and apples on a rimmed
2
. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 375u00b0.
3
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
4
Add sausage, celery, onions and carrots to pan; cook over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain.
5
Transfer to a large bowl. Add 5 cups stuffing cubes, crackers, evaporated milk, soup, eggs, rice, sour cream, seasonings and reserved squash mixture and bacon; toss. Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Lightly crush remaining 1 cup stuffing cubes. Sprinkle over tops; dot with butter.
6
Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

2157

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed, 3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Apple, Butternut And Sausage Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Apple, Butternut And Sausage Dressing

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