Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Name: Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb hamburger; 12 lb bulk sausage; 12 lb bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, diced; 2 -3 stalks celery, sliced; 1 (8 ounce) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms; 2 apples, unpeeled, diced; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon thyme; ¼ cup butter, melted; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¾ cup applesauce; 12-1 cup chopped pecans, as desired; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (16 ounce) bagunseasoned dry bread cubes

Servings: persons

12 lb hamburger
12 lb bulk sausage
12 lb bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
2 -3 stalks celery, sliced
1 (8 ounce) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms
2 apples, unpeeled, diced
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon thyme
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cup applesauce
12-1 cup chopped pecans, as desired
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) bagunseasoned dry bread cubes

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In large frying pan, saute first 10 ingredients til done adding apples during last 5 minutes, drain grease, add butter and melt.
2
Stir in chicken broth, applesauce, pecans, salt and pepper.
3
Fold in bread cubes, til just moistened, don't over stir.
4
Pour into greased baking dish, cover, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minute.
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Uncover, and bake 15 minutes longer.
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Or stuff inside turkey JUST BEFORE baking your turkey.
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(Do not pre-stuff turkey.
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).
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*Please be careful to add the correct amount of sage!
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Directly above the sage amount, my recipe calls for 1 TABLESPOON parsley.
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Make sure you only add 1 TEASPOON sage!
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(wink!
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).

11979

kcal

Calories

939

Fat

101

Carbs

792

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb hamburger, 12 lb bulk sausage, 12 lb bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage 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!

Kelly's Holiday Apple and Sausage Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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