Cranberry, Sausage and Apple Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cranberry, Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups white bread cubes; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/4 cup butter; 6 cups coarsely chopped leeks; 2 tart green apples - peeled, cored and chopped; 2 cups chopped celery; 4 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, chopped; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 1/3 cups chicken broth; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

½ cups white bread cubes
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup butter
6 cups coarsely chopped leeks
2 tart green apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 cups chopped celery
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Spread bread cubes in a single layer over two baking sheets.
3
Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes.
4
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, crumbling coarsely, for about 10 minutes or until evenly brown.
5
Drain off grease, and transfer sausage to a large bowl.
6
Melt butter in the skillet; add leeks, apples, celery, and poultry seasoning.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the rosemary and dried cranberries.
9
Mix leek mixture and bread cubes with sausage in bowl.
10
Lightly mix chicken broth into stuffing to moisten; season with salt and black pepper.
11
Spoon stuffing into turkey, packing loosely.
12
Bake remaining stuffing in a buttered baking dish, covered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.
13
Uncover, and bake another 15 minutes to brown top.

282

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* 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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups white bread cubes, 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 1/4 cup butter, 6 cups coarsely chopped leeks, and more.

Yes, Cranberry, Sausage and Apple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cranberry, Sausage and Apple Stuffing

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