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Apple Walnut Sausage Stuffing

A golden, savory stuffing made with sausage, apples, and walnuts — the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 10 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 2 apples, diced
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2.5 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 tsp fresh sage, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Toast bread cubes 10–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Cook sausage in skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add butter, onion, and celery to pan; cook 5 minutes. Add apples, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine bread cubes, sausage, apple mixture, and walnuts in large bowl.
  6. Stir in broth and beaten eggs until evenly moistened.
  7. Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes until golden.

Notes

For a make-ahead version, assemble and refrigerate overnight before baking.