With the holiday season fast approaching, many families are starting to plan their menus for the big day. If you're looking for a delicious and festive dish to serve your guests, look no further than buttered pecan cranberry and apricot sausage stuffing loaf. This dish is a savory and sweet combination of sausage, pecans, cranberries, apricots, and stuffing mix, all baked together in a golden brown loaf. Not only is this dish easy to make, but it's also sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SAUSAGE, CRANBERRY, AND PECAN STUFFING
Categories Fruit Nut Pork Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Cranberry Apple Sausage Pecan Fall Gourmet Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until dry and pale golden, about 20 minutes.
- Cook sausage in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up large lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
- Add butter to fat remaining in skillet and cook onions, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add celery, apple, and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sausage and stir in bread, pecans, cranberries, sage, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer stuffing to a buttered 3- to 4-quart shallow baking dish and drizzle with broth. (Use 1 1/2 cups broth if you like a moist stuffing, 1 cup if you prefer it drier.) Cover with foil and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until bread is golden and stuffing is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes more.
BUTTERED PECAN, CRANBERRY AND APRICOT SAUSAGE STUFFING LOAF
A wonderful stuffing recipe for your turkey or indeed lamb, beef or game birds - this is baked in a bread (loaf) tin and looks very impressive when turned out, as well as being easy to slice and serve. It can also be served as an alternative type of "meatloaf" with salad, pickles and chutneys........or even better, in sandwiches. I have also made this as a vegetarian option, leaving out the sausage meat and adding more breadcrumbs to the stuffing loaf.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 Stuffing Loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the topping: butter a 1kg (2 lb) loaf tin and line the base with greaseproof paper. Lay the four pecan halves and the bay leaves alternately in a line along the bottom of the tin. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas 5.
- For the stuffing: heat 50g of the butter for the stuffing in a large frying pan with the oil until the butter has melted. Add the onions and fry for 8-10 minutes until softened and starting to turn golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in the ground coriander and the rest of the butter and fry for another 3-4 minutes to soften and to caramelise the onions a bit more. Tip in the nuts and stir them around until they start to look toasty.
- Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the breadcrumbs, sausage meat, apricots, cranberries, orange zest, sage leaves, egg and some salt and pepper to season. When combined, spoon the stuffing into the tin and pack it down lightly. Cover with a piece of buttered greaseproof paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the paper and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for a few minutes.
- Discard the paper, loosen the sides with a round-bladed knife and turn out the stuffing so the pecans and bay leaves are on the top. Slice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 267.9, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.3, Protein 5.8
APRICOT SAUSAGEMEAT STUFFING
I have stuffed my Christmas Turkey with this stuffing for many years - my family loves it!
Provided by ksharpe002
Time 15m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (by hand is best)
- Stuff into the neck end of the turkey, pushing as far under the skin over the breast as you can
- Cook turkey as normal
CRANBERRY PECAN STUFFING
While I love stuffing, my family wasn't that fond of it-that is, until I found this recipe. I added a few touches of my own and now they gobble it up. Cranberries and pork really make it something special. -Robin Lang, Muskegon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 13 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring orange juice and cranberries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same skillet, melt butter. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning., Add to sausage mixture. Stir in the stuffing cubes, orange juice mixture, apple, pecans, salt, pepper and enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PECAN SAUSAGE STUFFING
Apple and sausage keep every bite of this stuffing moist and delicious, while toasted pecans add a bit of crunch. Fresh herbs are a nice touch, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 21 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer., Add the bread cubes, apples, pecans, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and onion mixture to the sausage. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MOM'S SAUSAGE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING
Freshly toasted Italian bread crumbs, two incredibly rich sausages, and so unbelievably moist, it will surely impress your guests for the big feast this year!
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Dice bread into 3/4-inch cubes; spread into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring several times, until toasted, about 45 minutes. Keep oven on.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming, about 2 minutes; do not allow butter to burn. Add Italian and andouille sausages. Cook, breaking sausages up into fine pieces, until just a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes.
- Add onion, celery, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups chicken broth, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- Whisk remaining 2 cups chicken broth, eggs, and parsley together in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly stir in the sausage mixture. Gently fold in the toasted bread cubes, stuffing mix, and dried cranberries until evenly mixed. Transfer to a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until crispy and golden brown on top, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ANY-ROAST APRICOT & PECAN STUFFING
You can't quite beat homemade stuffing- mix pork mince with fruit and nuts and freeze until you need it
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Side dish
Time 30m
Yield Makes 4 batches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions and celery, and briefly cook until they start to soften. Stir in the apricots and garlic, and cook a few mins more. Add the pecans and nutmeg, and cook, stirring until the nuts are lightly toasted. Leave to cool.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs, mince, egg and herbs with 1 tsp salt and lots of pepper, then divide the mixture into 4, pack into bags and freeze. Will keep for 3 months.
- One batch will make 12 stuffing balls or can be used to stuff roast pork or chicken. Two batches will fill a 1lb loaf tin, lined with streaky bacon that can be sliced, while 2 - 3 will stuff a medium-to-large turkey.
- Cook at 200C/180C/gas 6 for 30 mins if rolling into balls, 45 mins if cooking in a loaf tin, or use to stuff the neck of your favourite roast bird, cooking for the same time as indicated in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
CRANBERRY SAUSAGE PECAN STUFFING
Stuffing with Italian sausage gets even tastier when you add chopped pecans and sweet-tart dried cranberries.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat. After sausage is cooked through add pecans and cranberries. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bring water and butter to boil in a medium saucepan. Add package of stuffing mix, sausage, pecans and cranberries to pan and remove from heat. Cover and let set for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
CRANBERRY AND APRICOT STUFFING FOR TURKEY OR CHICKEN
Make and share this Cranberry and Apricot Stuffing for Turkey or Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by djmastermum
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 13m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients well.
- Spoon into turkey yor chicken!
APRICOT AND SAUSAGE CORNBREAD STUFFING
Use a cornbread mix (following the directions on the box) as the base for this apricot and sausage stuffing. As a general rule, you will need 3/4 cup of stuffing for every pound of turkey.
Provided by maggie
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in sausage, pecans, and parsley. Remove from heat.
- Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Pour crumbled cornbread into a large mixing bowl; add sausage mixture. Stir in melted butter until stuffing feels moist. Let cool to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 318.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stuffing.
- Don't overstuff the loaf pan. The stuffing should be packed tightly, but not so tightly that it's difficult to slice.
- Bake the stuffing until it's golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Let the stuffing cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape.
- Serve the stuffing with your favorite holiday dishes. It's a perfect side dish for turkey, chicken, or ham.
Conclusion:
Buttered pecan, cranberry, and apricot sausage stuffing is a delicious and festive side dish that's perfect for any holiday meal. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, so you can enjoy your holiday without any hassle. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give this stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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