New England Sausage, Apple And Dried Cranberry Stuf

Name: New England Sausage, Apple And Dried Cranberry Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about ½ cups); 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/4 cup butter; 6 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only, about 3 large leeks); 1 lb tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped; 2 cups chopped celery & leaves; 4 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 cup dried cranberries (about 4 ounces); 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 eggs, beaten to blend; 1 1/3 cups about canned low sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

14 ounces white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about ½ cups)
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup butter
6 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only, about 3 large leeks)
1 lb tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped
2 cups chopped celery & leaves
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 cup dried cranberries (about 4 ounces)
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/3 cups about canned low sodium chicken broth

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
2
Saute sausages in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
3
Pour off any drippings from skillet. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to skillet; saute until leeks soften, about 8 minutes. Mix in dried cranberries and rosemary.
4
Add mixture to sausage, then mix in bread and parsley. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
5
To bake stuffing in turkey: Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil.
6
Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
7
To bake all stuffing in pan: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/3 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish.
8
Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

440

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about ½ cups), 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 1/4 cup butter, 6 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only, about 3 large leeks), and more.

Yes, New England Sausage, Apple And Dried Cranberry 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!

New England Sausage, Apple And Dried Cranberry Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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