Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage Recipe Recipe

Name: Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup duck fat or unsalted butter (1/2 stick), plus more for coating the baking dish; 6 slices pumpernickel or dark rye bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice; 6 slices wheat bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice; 5 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound), casings removed; 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice; 1/4 cup torn fresh sage leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley leaves; 2 medium celery stalks, medium dice; 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional); 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, medium dice; 1 cup coarsely chopped steamed or roasted chestnuts; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup duck fat or unsalted butter (1/2 stick), plus more for coating the baking dish
6 slices pumpernickel or dark rye bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice
6 slices wheat bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice
5 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound), casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
1/4 cup torn fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
2 medium celery stalks, medium dice
1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, medium dice
1 cup coarsely chopped steamed or roasted chestnuts
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with duck fat or butter.
2
Place the diced bread in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3
Place a large frying pan over medium heat.
4
Add the duck fat or butter and crumble in the sausage.
5
Cook until the sausage is lightly browned, stirring to break it up.
6
Add the onion and sage and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the thyme, parsley, celery, celery seed (if using), apples, and chestnuts and cook until the apples are golden, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
9
Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the diced bread, tossing well to incorporate.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Spoon the stuffing into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup duck fat or unsalted butter (1/2 stick), plus more for coating the baking dish, 6 slices pumpernickel or dark rye bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice, 6 slices wheat bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed, medium dice, 5 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound), casings removed, and more.

Yes, Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage Recipe

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