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Sausage, Apple, & Walnut Stuffing
TOTAL TIME1 hr 5 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS8-10
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About this RecipeHappiness is stuffing loaded with hometown original fresh sausage, sweet apples, and walnuts. So crunchy and savory, you’ll want to make this “special occasion” dish for any occasion!
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Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture

16 oz. Hometown Original Fresh Sausage Roll
 
2 tbsps. Unsalted butter
 
1 Medium onion, chopped
 
4 stalks Celery
 
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
 
1 Apple, cored and chopped
 
3/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
 
2 tbsps. Fresh sage, chopped
 
2 tbsps. Fresh thyme leaves
 
1/4 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
 
1/2 tsp. Salt
 
1/2 tsp. Black pepper

Bread Mixture

 
2 loaves Day-old bread, cubed and crust removed
 
1 tbsp. Unsalted butter, melted
 
2 cups Chicken stock
 
2 Large eggs, beaten
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth, one tablespoon of melted butter, and the eggs.
4.
Pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes and mix with your hands until all the cubes are evenly moistened. Set the bowl aside.
5.
Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt two tablespoons of butter in the pan.
6.
Add the onions and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until they are soft.
7.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8.
Add the sausage to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until the sausage is no longer pink.
9.
Add the apples, walnuts, sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for 3–4 minutes.
10.
Stir the bread mixture into the sausage mixture in the skillet and mix until well combined.
11.
Remove the skillet from the heat and place it in the preheated oven.
12.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
13.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish cool slightly before serving.
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