Sausage And Apple Stuffing Casserole Recipe

Name: Sausage And Apple Stuffing Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil; 1/3 cup butter (can use less butter); 1 1/2 lbs bulk pork sausage (casings removed); 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste); 1 large celery rib, chopped; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (can use 1 or 2 cans, drained); 2 -3 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped (use Granny Smith for this); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (can use more); 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 -2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or to taste); seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 8 cups French bread (leave the crusts on, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes); 1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup full-fat milk; 1 1/2 cups good-quality canned chicken broth; 1/4 cup butter, melted (or to taste); 3 large eggs, slightly beaten; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup butter (can use less butter)
1 1/2 lbs bulk pork sausage (casings removed)
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste)
1 large celery rib, chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (can use 1 or 2 cans, drained)
2 -3 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped (use Granny Smith for this)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (can use more)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 -2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or to taste)
seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
8 cups French bread (leave the crusts on, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup full-fat milk
1 1/2 cups good-quality canned chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, melted (or to taste)
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
Heat 1/3 cup oil and 1/3 cup butter butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add in the sausage meat with the onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms, parsley, sage, bay leaf, poultry seasoning and chopped apples; saute over medium heat until the sausage meat is cooked and the veggies are tender (about 5 minutes).
5
Season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add the cubed bread to the sausage/veggies mixture; mix to combine and season with more seasoned salt and black pepper.
7
In a bowl mix together 1 cup of broth with 1 cup half and half cream (or milk) melted butter and eggs until well combined.
8
Add to the breadcrumb/veggie mixture; toss to combine (season with more salt and pepper if desired).
9
Transfer mixture to the buttered cassserole dish.
10
Drizzle top with remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth (if you prefer your stuffing on the dry side, then omit the 1/2 cup of broth on top).
11
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
12
At this point you can cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours.
13
Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes or until cooked through and brown.
14
Delicious!

1548

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup butter (can use less butter), 1 1/2 lbs bulk pork sausage (casings removed), 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage And Apple Stuffing Casserole 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.

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Sausage And Apple Stuffing Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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