ELEGANT TURKEY STUFFING

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The distinctiveness of this turkey dressing comes from the orange-flavored liqueur, spicy Italian sausage, apples, and pecans. It's also very easy to prepare. This recipe makes enough to stuff one 18 to 20 pound bird. If you prefer, this dressing can be made with thyme instead of sage.

Provided by Joan

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

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups orange liqueur
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
1 (16 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 cup chopped pecans
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups chicken broth
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the raisins in a small saucepan, and cover with 1 cup of liqueur. Bring to boil, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Saute the celery and onion in the butter for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • In the same skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and evenly brown. Drain.
  • Combine the sausage and stuffing mix with the celery and onion mixture. Stir in the raisins and liqueur, pecans, and apples. Mix in melted butter, chicken broth, 1/2 cup orange liqueur; the stuffing should be totally moistened. Season with sage, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 437 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Oludumare Voss
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I didn't have any dried cranberries on hand, so I used raisins instead. They worked great and added a nice sweetness to the stuffing.


Alex Dance
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This stuffing was a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or butter next time.


Sanwal khan Albalooshi
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the addition of dried cranberries and pecans really makes it special.


Shannon Jennings
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This stuffing is so versatile. I've used it in turkey, chicken, and pork dishes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yvonne Bramble
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to get dinner on the table on a busy holiday.


david ryder
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Naseer Shahi
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Angela Hawthorne
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I made this stuffing for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best stuffing she'd ever had.


Gritocom19 com
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This stuffing was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


moyahabo Manakane
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pecans from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Arifjan Jan
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I didn't have any dried cranberries on hand, so I used raisins instead. They worked great and added a nice sweetness to the stuffing.


Ina Ahmed
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This stuffing was a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or butter next time.


Daulton Meek
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the addition of dried cranberries and pecans really makes it special.


Md Adir Husen
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This stuffing is so versatile. I've used it in turkey, chicken, and pork dishes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ika Miracle
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to get dinner on the table on a busy holiday.


emy
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bishal Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out great. It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the celery and onions.


Mehdi Heidarzadeh
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This stuffing was delicious! I made it for a potluck dinner and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


Sylvia Evans
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I especially love the addition of dried cranberries and pecans.


Andrew Dickover
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was perfectly moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


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