Name: Apple Sausage Stuffing Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 bites
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 baguette; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tbsp oil; 2 sweet apple sausage links; 1 apple; 1 yellow onion; 2 stalks celery; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup low sodium chicken stock; 2 eggs

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Apple Sausage Stuffing Bites

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Preheat oven to 300°F.

Toast the bread cubes for 8-10 minutes to dry them out. Alternatively, you can use day old bread that is already dried out.

Increase oven temperature to 350°F.

Heat oil in a sauté pan. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly golden. Remove sausage to a large mixing bowl to cool.

In the same saute pan, add the butter and sauté the onions for 3 minutes. Add the celery, apples, and thyme and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, until everything is heated through and the veggies are tender. Allow to cool a few minutes before continuing.

Place the bread cubes, cooled sautéed vegetables and remaining ingredients into the large mixing bowl with the sausage and toss to thoroughly combine. (It's important that your ingredients are cool to the touch before adding the eggs so that they don't scramble.)

Spoon the stuffing mixture into greased muffin tins, filling all the way to the top. Pat the mixture down to pack it well.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the tops are just golden.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Sausage for Even Browning 🍳
Brown the sausage links separately before chopping and mixing into the stuffing base to ensure they're fully cooked and develop deep flavor, preventing undercooked sausage in the center of the bites.
Toast Baguette Cubes Before Assembly 🥖
Lightly toast your baguette cubes in the oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes before incorporating them to create a sturdier texture that absorbs liquid without becoming mushy.
Dice Apples Last to Prevent Oxidation 🍎
Cut and add apples to your mixture just before baking to maintain their bright color and crisp texture, as exposed apple flesh browns quickly when exposed to air.
Use Muffin Tin Liners for Easy Release 🧈
Line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly oil each cup, then press the mixture firmly to ensure the bites hold their shape and release cleanly without sticking.
Let Custard Mixture Rest Before Baking ⏱️
Allow your egg and stock mixture to soak into the bread for 15-20 minutes before baking so the bites cook evenly and the interior stays moist without being soggy on the outside.