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Apple and Sausage Dressing
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
2
In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage, making sure to break it up into fine pieces.
3
Cook for about 5 minutes then add celery and onions; continue cooking until sausage is no longer pink.
4
Add thyme, poultry seasoning and apples; stir to combine.
5
Cook for an additional 5 minutes to soften apples a bit.
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Meanwhile, place dried bread cubes in a large bowl.
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Stir in cranberries and pecans.
8
Add sausage and apple mixture to bread cubes; stir to combine.
9
Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper as needed.
10
Whisk egg into turkey stock and pour over bread cubes; stir to combine.
11
Place mixture in a buttered baking dish.
12
Bake for 30 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Bread Cubes First 🍞Dry out your Italian bread cubes in a 300°F oven for 15-20 minutes before mixing to prevent a soggy dressing and achieve that coveted crispy top layer.
- Brown the Sausage Properly 🍖Cook the Italian sausage until deeply caramelized and rendered of fat before adding vegetables—this develops rich flavor and prevents greasy dressing.
- Dice Apples Just Before Assembly 🍎Cut your Granny Smith apples last and toss with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain their bright tartness that balances the sweet cranberries.
- Let It Rest Before Baking ⏱️Assemble your dressing and let it sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before baking, allowing the bread to gradually absorb the egg mixture for even texture throughout.
- Tent and Uncover Strategy 🫓Cover with foil for the first 40 minutes of baking, then remove to bake uncovered until golden brown on top—this prevents drying while creating the signature crispy exterior.
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