DRIED CHERRY & SAUSAGE DRESSING

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Apples and dried cherries add a sweet-tart flavor to my homemade stuffing. It makes a holiday dinner one to remember. -Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1/4 cup cherry juice blend or unsweetened apple juice
1 cup dried cherries
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-15 minutes or until toasted. Cool slightly. In a small saucepan, bring juice blend to a boil. Stir in cherries. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, celery and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in apples, parsley, butter, seasonings, bread cubes and drained cherries. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and stock; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Mayson Hopland
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This is the best sausage dressing I've ever had! The combination of flavors is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nirmala Magar
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Delicious! I made this dressing for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. The dried cherries and pecans added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abid khan Yousafzai
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The dressing was moist and flavorful, and the dried cherries and pecans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kadija Konteh
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The dressing was moist and flavorful, and the dried cherries added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Muminul Haque
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of dried cherries. But I'm glad I did! The cherries added a really nice flavor to the dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


perez zikiye
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This dressing was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a pre-made sausage stuffing mix to save time, and it still came out great. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.


Akuroseokika Promise
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I'm not a big fan of sausage dressing, but this recipe changed my mind! The dried cherries and pecans added a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rahul Gazi
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This is the best dressing I've ever had! The combination of flavors is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ashir talbani
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add more dried cherries. I love the tartness they add.


Ademi Kydyralieva
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This dish was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The dried cherries added a sweet and tangy flavor that complemented the sausage perfectly. The dressing was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this agai