Description
A robust, savory holiday side dish featuring tender chicken sausage, crisp Granny Smith apples, and toasted artisan bread cubes. This classic stuffing balances the sweet, tart notes of autumn apples with earthy fresh sage and aromatic vegetables. It is the perfect centerpiece addition for your festive table, providing a satisfying contrast of textures while remaining light and flavorful.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken sausage (pork-free)
2 large Granny Smith apples, diced
8 cups stale French or sourdough bread cubes
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh sage, minced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a large casserole dish with butter.
Remove casings from chicken sausage and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced onions and celery to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent.
Stir in the diced apples and fresh sage, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Combine the sausage and vegetable mixture with bread cubes in a large bowl.
Slowly pour chicken broth over the mixture, tossing gently until evenly moistened.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Ensure the chicken sausage is pork-free or halal certified. You can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version. For best results, use bread that is a day or two old to ensure it holds its texture while absorbing the broth.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg