Apple Sausage Stuffing for Turkey

Infuse your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of this Apple Sausage Stuffing for Turkey – a perfect balance of savory and sweet that pairs beautifully with your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Featuring hearty chunks of browned breakfast sausage, tender bites of caramelized apple, and a medley of fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, this stuffing delivers a rustic, homestyle charm. Cubed day-old bread is drenched in a rich mixture of chicken stock and beaten eggs, ensuring every bite is moist yet fluffy with a golden, crispy finish. Aromatic onions, celery, and garlic add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens the dish just before serving. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare and makes enough to serve eight, making it the ultimate side dish to complement your roasted turkey. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you’re craving classic comfort food, this stuffing is destined to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 2 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 loaf of day-old bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
• 2.5 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes).

Step 5

Mix in the diced apples, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples begin to soften.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sausage and apple mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and beaten eggs. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring until evenly moistened.

Step 8

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 11

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm with your roasted turkey and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2548.5 grams (2548.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3819

Total Fat 219.10g	281%
Saturated Fat 81.50g	408%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 812mg	271%
Sodium 10893mg	474%
Total Carbohydrate 340.90g	124%
Dietary Fiber 27.00g	96%
Total Sugars 63.40g
Protein 122.60g	245%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 658mg	51%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 3250mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 35.6%