Caramelized Apple, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing Recipe

Name: Caramelized Apple, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. You can use pre-cut, pre-toasted bread as well; 3 Italian sausage, links. (I use two sweet and one hot); 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cups chopped onions; 1 1/4 cups sliced fennel bulbs (One large bunch); 1 1/4 cups chopped carrots; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups chopped golden delicious apples (about 3 apples); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

12 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. You can use pre-cut, pre-toasted bread as well
3 Italian sausage, links. (I use two sweet and one hot)
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups sliced fennel bulbs (One large bunch)
1 1/4 cups chopped carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chopped golden delicious apples (about 3 apples)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs

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1. Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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2. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 16 minutes or until golden, stirring after 8 minutes. Place in a large bowl.
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3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage to pan; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add sausage to bread.
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4. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add 3 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic). Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper; saute 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables to sausage mixture.
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5. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add apple and sugar; saute 5 minutes or until apple caramelizes, stirring occasionally. Add to the sausage mixture.
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6. Combine broth (NOT TOO MUCH! It will be mushy) and eggs in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add broth mixture and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to sausage mixture; toss well to combine.
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7. Spoon sausage mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover dish; bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until browned and crisp.
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8. Enjoy!

711

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. You can use pre-cut, pre-toasted bread as well, 3 Italian sausage, links. (I use two sweet and one hot), 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 4 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Apple, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Apple, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing

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