Best 12 Sausage Apple Leek Stuffing Recipes

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Sausage apple leek stuffing is a savory and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as the main course. With its combination of sweet apples, savory sausage, and aromatic leeks, this stuffing is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a comforting lunch, or a delectable dinner, sausage apple leek stuffing is the perfect choice. Read on to discover the best recipe for this classic dish, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve a hearty side of Food Network's Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mild bulk breakfast sausage
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cleaned well (about 2 large leeks)
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped celery with leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 cup dried cranberries, rehydrated in boiling water for 15 minutes and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
6 cups boxed bread cubes (croutons)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.)
  • Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.

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

APPLE STUFFING



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Apples, leaks and rosemary blend to make this a one-of-a-kind stuffing for your holiday bird.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups country bread, cubed
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 leeks (white and pale green parts), thinly sliced into half-moons
4 Macintosh apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss bread with 3 tablespoons melted butter; season with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, rotating halfway through, until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add apples; cook, turning occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread, leek mixture, rosemary, and broth; season with salt and pepper. Add egg; stir until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Bake until golden on top and crisp around edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g

CRANBERRY, APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1/2 cup or 1 stick) butter, unsalted
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 cups chopped celery, (about 6 large stalks)
6 cups coarsely chopped leeks, (about 12)
4 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 pound breakfast sausage or Italian sausage, casings removed
6 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, (about 4 sprigs)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves, (about 6 leaves)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, (about 4 to 6 sprigs)
2 cups dried cranberries
1 box stuffing mix (not cornbread) (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 cups (1 pint) vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the onions, celery, leeks, apples, and sausage, breaking up the sausage as you cook. After about 10 minutes, add the poultry seasoning, fresh herbs and dried cranberries. Add the dried stuffing mix and moisten with the vegetable stock. Season stuffing mix with salt and pepper, to taste. (I like the stuffing a little wetter - if you don't, just add less stock)
  • Place into a buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.

SAUSAGE, APPLE & LEEK STUFFING



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This is a delicious, moist, indulgent stuffing with a great combination of flavors. It came from the November 29, 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine.

Provided by Lisa in Acworth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 leeks, trimmed, washed & cut in 1/2-inch moons
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 granny smith apples, cored, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed day-old white bread
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Coat a 13x9 baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Removing casings from sausage and crumble into skillet. Cook 7 minutes or until no longer pink and remove to a bowl with slotted spoon.
  • Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to skillet. Add leeks, celery, salt and pepper and cover. Cook until for about 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 2 apples, thyme, and another 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add to sausage.
  • Stir in 8 cups of stale white bread, chicken broth, half and half, and parsley.
  • Pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

HERBY SAUSAGE, APPLE & SOURDOUGH STUFFING



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Enjoy this stuffing for a special Sunday roast, or at Christmas. With sausage, apple, sage and onion, it can also be frozen so you could make it ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sourdough loaf (350-400g)
1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying and drizzling
150ml chicken stock
50g unsalted butter
1 large leek, halved through the centre, washed and sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp fennel seeds
6-8 sausages (400g)
2 apples, peeled and chopped
small bunch of rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
4 sage leaves, finely chopped plus 4 whole leaves to serve
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tear the bread into chunks, tip into a roasting tin and toss in the oil. Roast for 10-15 mins until crisp. Pour over the stock, then leave to cool.
  • Heat the butter and a drop of oil in a pan. Cook the leeks and onions over a low-medium heat for 15 mins until soft and starting to caramelise. Stir in the fennel seeds. Leave to cool.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins into a bowl. Add the apples, herbs, egg, leek and onion mix, and a grinding of black pepper. Combine everything well with your hands. Mix in the bread and press into a roasting tin. Drizzle the sage leaves with oil and press onto the stuffing. Bake for 30 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
5 cups chopped onion (about 3 large)
2 cups chopped celery
8 cups diced cored tart green apples (such as Granny Smith)
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
5 1/2 cups herbed cubed stuffing mix (about 10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Sauté sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling sausage with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add butter, onions and celery to skillet; sauté until onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Add apples; sauté until apples are tender but still hold shape, about 10 minutes. Add sage, thyme and allspice; sauté 1 minute. Add to sausage. Stir in stuffing mix. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously butter 5x10-inch glass baking dish. Fill center of crown roast of pork with stuffing. Transfer remaining stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with foil and bake until heated through, about 40 minutes.

SAUSAGE, LEEK AND CURRANT STUFFING



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Categories     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Currant     Poultry Sausage     Leek     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds unsliced egg bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 17 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only, from about 6 leeks)
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
2 cups chopped celery
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 cup dried currants
2 eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange bread cubes on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks, sausage, celery, sugar, thyme and sage. Season with salt and pepper and cook until sausage is cooked through and leeks are tender, crumbling sausage with fork and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Cool slightly. Add bread cubes and currants to sausage mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Stir beaten eggs into stuffing.

STUFFING OF SAUSAGE AND APPLE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pork sausage meat
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup fresh homemade-type breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
Dash thyme
1 fresh sage leaf, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage meat in a skillet and drain off the fat. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet and soften the onion, celery and garlic. Add the apple and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
  • Meanwhile, put the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add the milk. Mix well.
  • Add all the ingredients to the breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly. Stuff into the bird cavity.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 431 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGE, LEEK AND CURRANT STUFFING



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Make and share this Sausage, Leek and Currant Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tychus2001

Categories     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs egg bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 17 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups leeks, sliced (white-lt. green part only, or about 6 leeks)
1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
2 cups celery, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 cup dried currant
2 eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Arrange bread cubes on 2 heavy large baking sheets.
  • Bake until slightly dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add leeks, sausage, celery, sugar, thyme and sage.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until sausage is cooked through and leeks are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to large bowl.
  • Cool slightly. Add bread cubes and currants to sausage mixture and toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Stir beaten eggs into stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 798.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 16.1

CRANBERRY, SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING



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A mellow stuffing that pairs up perfectly with the Maple Roast Turkey and Gravy. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Ibby

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
¼ cup butter
6 cups coarsely chopped leeks
3 tart apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 cups chopped celery
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 cup dried cranberries
12 cups white bread cubes, baked until slightly dry
1 ⅓ cups chicken stock
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling coarsely, for about 10 minutes. Remove sausage to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Empty pan of grease.
  • Into the same pan melt the butter. Add the leeks or onions, apples, celery and poultry seasoning; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the rosemary, dried cranberries and cooked sausage. Mix all with the dried bread cubes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Moisten with the chicken stock.
  • Stuff turkey with about 5 cups for a 14 pound turkey. Add additional chicken stock to moisten stuffing if needed. Remaining stuffing can be baked in a covered buttered casserole at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

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

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, cut the apples and leeks into uniform pieces.
  • Use a variety of sausage to add flavor depth to the stuffing. Consider spicy Italian sausage, sweet breakfast sausage, or smoky kielbasa.
  • If the stuffing seems dry, add a little chicken broth or water to moisten it.
  • For a crispy topping, brush the top of the stuffing with melted butter before baking.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked sausage or rotisserie chicken in the stuffing.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your stuffing, such as chopped celery, cranberries, nuts, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Sausage, apple, and leek stuffing is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its savory sausage, sweet apples, and aromatic leeks, this stuffing is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Experiment with different types of sausage and other ingredients to create your own unique stuffing recipe.

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