Best 11 Applesausage Stuffing Recipes

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Applesauce-sausage stuffing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. Made with a combination of apples, sausage, bread, and spices, it has a sweet and savory flavor that will please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a classic stuffing recipe or something with a little twist, there's an applesauce-sausage stuffing recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE & APPLE STUFFING



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Can't decide what kind of stuffing to make? Try this recipe...it's very easy to prepare, loaded with great flavor and goes from stovetop to table in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ Red Delicious apple, chopped
½ Granny Smith apple, chopped
½ pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Corn Bread Stuffing

Steps:

  • Heat the broth, celery, onion and apples in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables and apples are tender.
  • Add the sausage and stuffing and stir lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 826.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SAUSAGE-APPLE STUFFING



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for tasting
6 medium firm apples (such as Macoun or Braeburn), peeled and cut into large cubes
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed, broken into bite-size pieces
10 sage leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
6 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 pound small parsnips, peeled, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it melts and starts to brown; add the apples, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the honey and vinegar, then transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat, then transfer to one side of a large rimmed baking sheet; add the sausage to the other side. Bake until the sausage is cooked through and the bread is toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sausage and bread to the bowl with the apples; add the sage, thyme and rosemary.
  • Heat another 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add half each of the leeks, celery and parsnips, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are translucent, about 8 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the sausage-apple mixture. Add the remaining leeks, celery and parsnips, and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook about 8 minutes; transfer to the bowl and toss. Warm a spoonful of the stuffing in the skillet with a touch of butter and taste the seasoning; adjust as needed. (It's so important to taste your stuffing while it's hot to get a sense of the seasonings and flavors.) Add the chicken stock to the bowl and toss to moisten all of the ingredients.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the dish and dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until golden brown, about 40 more minutes.

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound sweet Italian sausage (bulk, or casings removed)
1 onion, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 apples, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle hard cider
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 cups 1/2 -inch stale white bread cubes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fat from the turkey drippings (or butter)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the onion, celery, apples, sage, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cider. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and return to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread, sausage and vegetable-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the walnuts and drizzle with the turkey drippings (or dot with butter).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes.

APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING FOR TURKEY



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I found this recipe in an old Homemaker's magazine. I made it for a Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago, and now whenever it's my turn to cook a holiday meal, I have to make this! It's easy and delicious. I prefer making the stuffing as a side dish, rather than stuffing the turkey, so the turkey cooks quicker and it makes less of a mess.

Provided by roxanne

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground sausage meat
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
10 cups cubed bread (stale works best)
2 onions, sliced
2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into small cubes
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook sausage until no longer pink, about 10 min, stir often.
  • Drain most of the fat (leave about a tablespoon).
  • Add onions and celery, cook another 3 minute.
  • Stir in apples, sage, thyme, and marjoram, cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, stir in bread, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased casserole dish.
  • (This recipe can be made ahead to this point, it will keep in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 2 weeks. If frozen, thaw in fridge before baking).
  • Bake, covered, in 325°F oven for about 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, drizzle with the remaining chicken stock.
  • Remove the lid and bake 10 more minutes, until the stuffing has a crusty top and is heated through.

APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, breakfast sausage, celery, large yellow onions, garlic, apples, fresh sage, fresh thyme leaf, day-old sourdough bread, large eggs, chicken stock, salt, black pepper

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ lb breakfast sausage, casings removed
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 apples, skin-on, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaf
2 loaves day-old sourdough bread, torn into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces, (bake at 325˚F (170˚C) for 25 minutes to dry out if not day-old)
3 large eggs
3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the celery, onions, and garlic. Cook until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the apples, sage, and thyme. Cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread and cooked sausage mixture.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture, and stir to coat.
  • Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 14 grams

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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This delicious stuffing is similar to a savory bread pudding. It's best baked alongside, rather than inside, the bird.

Categories     Fruit     Pork     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Sausage     Fall     Sage     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound spicy pork bulk sausage
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced peeled cored apple
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1 bay leaf
8 cups 1-inch cubes French bread with crusts (from 1-pound loaf)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
3 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; sauté until cooked through and brown, breaking into pieces with spoon, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add celery and next 6 ingredients to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add mixture to sausage. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Reheat to lukewarm before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add bread to sausage mixture. Whisk milk, broth, and butter in bowl to blend. Mix into stuffing; season stuffing with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs; transfer to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until cooked through and brown, about 50 minutes.

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING



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This sausage and apple stuffing is a hybrid of my mother-in-law's recipe and my family's recipe. I tried it this Thanksgiving, and both sides of the family loved it.

Provided by SALLYCAT

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf white sandwich bread
½ pound sage-flavored bulk breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced celery
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Tear bread into small pieces and spread out on a baking sheet. Let dry at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain and discard grease from the skillet.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and celery. Cook and stir until very tender, about 10 minutes. Add sausage, apple, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Put dried bread pieces into a large bowl. Pour sausage mixture over bread and mix.
  • Combine chicken broth, applesauce, and egg in a bowl. Pour over bread mixture and mix well. Add more broth, as needed, to moisten all the bread. Don't add too much now; more can always be added later if needed.
  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour stuffing mixture into the slow cooker; cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 4 hours; stir the stuffing halfway through cooking, scraping the sides and adding more broth if it seems dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 744 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SIGNATURE SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped Gala apples
1-3/4 cups chicken broth
1 pkg. (12 oz.) STOVE TOP Signature Classic Stuffing Mix
1/4 lb. Italian sausage, crumbled, cooked
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add vegetables and apples; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; stir just until stuffing mix is moistened.
  • Spoon into greased 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 30 min., uncovering for the last 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 0.9836 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 7 g

APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Categories     Fruit     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Pork Tenderloin     Sausage     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 pounds lean pork tenderloin
10 ounces fresh pork fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup Cognac
13 to 14 cups 1/4-inch day-old French bread pieces (crusts trimmed)
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart green apple (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 1/2 cups minced onion
1 cup minced celery
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place pork tenderloin and pork fat on baking sheet. Freeze 20 minutes. Quickly cut meat and fat into 1-inch cubes. Pass cubes through meat grinder fitted with fine blade (or have butcher grind meat and fat together twice). Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add salt, thyme, sage, nutmeg, pepper, and allspice and mix well. Blend in Cognac. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Spread French bread on 2 large baking sheets. Bake until brown and dry, stirring frequently, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring and pressing with fork occasionally to break up lumps. Add sausage to bread using slotted spoon. Discard fat from skillet.
  • Melt remaining butter in same skillet over low heat. Add apple, onion, and celery and cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Add mixture to bread and toss gently. Blend in remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cool completely.
  • If serving stuffing separately (without turkey), cover and bake 1 hour in 325°F oven.

APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFING



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The smell of this stuffing being prepared is heavenly. It is a fight to keep the family from "sampling it" until it is all gone! This stuffing is cooked in a 9x13 pan - not inside the turkey.

Provided by DawnaR

Categories     Apple

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb link sausage, chopped (Jimmy Dean, etc)
1 lb bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2-1 lb mushroom, sliced
3 apples, granny smith,cored & diced
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
8 ounces stuffing cubes
salt & pepper
1 package turkey gravy mix (Schilling,McCormack, etc)
3/8 cup butter, melted
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth

Steps:

  • Broth Mixture- Combine gravy mix, melted butter& broth.
  • Bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stuffing Mixture- In a large skillet fry sausage and bacon until almost crisp then remove to a large bowl.
  • Discard all but 2 tbl of the bacon drippings; add onion, celery, mushrooms, apples, parsley& herbs.
  • Sauté mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in stuffing cubes.
  • Add to the bowl with bacon& sausage.
  • Pour broth mixture over ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Season to taste with salt& pepper.
  • Place stuffing into 9x13 pan, cover with foil and heat in 350F oven for 30 to 45 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.8, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 1177, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 18.8

SAUSAGE AND APPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound best-quality sausage meat
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups diced apple
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 2 teaspoons dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet and add the sausage meat, stirring with a wooden spatula to break it up. Cook until lightly browned. Add the onion, apple, celery, garlic, sage, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the bread crumbs, broth, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well, checking the seasonings.
  • Butter a baking dish and put the dressing in it. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the oven with the turkey. Serve with the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overcook the apples. You want them to be soft, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your stuffing a more flavorful taste. Some good options include sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make apple sausage stuffing. You can add other ingredients like nuts, dried fruits, or even bacon. Just be sure to use your favorite ingredients and adjust the recipe to your liking.

Conclusion:

Apple sausage stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or even weeknight meals. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish, give apple sausage stuffing a try.

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