SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES

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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage

Yield 24 bites

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable cooking spray
4 ounces white country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease two 12-cup mini-muffin pans with cooking spray. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until toasted. Transfer the croutons to a bowl. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and celery and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, garlic and sage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no trace of pink remains, 5 minutes. Mix the sausage, apple, eggs and broth into the croutons; season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pack the stuffing into the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a sharp paring knife and lift them out. Serve warm. Make Ahead The muffins can be refrigerated overnight in the pans. Rewarm before serving.

Shrawan Tamang
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I made these stuffing bites for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Reyad Islam
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These stuffing bites were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Jane Irueghe
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but these stuffing bites were actually really good! The apple flavor really balanced out the sausage.


MAHDI MAHDICSC
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These stuffing bites were a bit too dry for my taste.


Mim 1122
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I made these stuffing bites for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover sausage and apples.


Ayesha Tufail
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I've made these stuffing bites several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Guy Calaz
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These stuffing bites were the perfect appetizer for my holiday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Thabiso Ngobese
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stuffing bites turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the salt.


Sk. Siam gamer
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I made these stuffing bites for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Ezat ullah
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These stuffing bites were a great way to use up leftover sausage and apples.


Zaine Cuckow
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing bites turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.


M Hamza Khhan
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These stuffing bites were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


MD Shakhaoat
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I love stuffing and these bites were a fun and easy way to enjoy it. I'll definitely be making them again.


Awais Butt
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These stuffing bites were easy to make and turned out great! I used a spicy sausage and they had just the right amount of heat.


Bimal Diyali
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but these bites were actually really good! The sausage and apple flavors were well-balanced and the bites were nice and crispy.


Chop Kid
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I made these stuffing bites for Thanksgiving dinner and they were delicious! The sausage and apple flavors were perfect together and the bites were perfectly crispy.


Raphael Tonic
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These sausage and apple stuffing bites were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.