Sausage and Apple Stuffing

Categories: gravy, sauce, seasonings

Ingredients

• 1 Tsp. olive oil
• 4 links sweet Italian sausage casings removed (about 1 lb.)
• 3 ribs celery, thinly chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady) cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 large baguette (about 3/4 lb.) cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

1. heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a shallow 3-quart baking dish. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a large bowl.
2. To drippings in skillet, add celery, onions, apples, sage, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until vegetables are tender, 7 to 9 minutes.
3. Add vegetable mixture, baguette, broth and eggs to sausage, toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
4. Bake stuffing for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes more.

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