A cozy, savory Thanksgiving stuffing made with toasted country white bread, sweet Italian sausage, tender Granny Smith apples, fresh herbs, and plenty of butter!
This Country White Bread Apple & Sausage Stuffing is one of those Thanksgiving sides that might just steal the show! It's made with buttery, toasted cubes of country white bread, sweet Italian sausage, tart Granny Smith apples, and tons of fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary. The combination of savory sausage, sweet apples, and all those cozy herbs gives you everything you want in a classic holiday stuffing, with a little something extra.
The secret is toasting the bread before mixing everything together so it soaks up all that flavorful broth without turning mushy. The apples soften into the buttery onions and celery, while the sausage adds richness and a little extra heartiness. Everything gets baked until golden and slightly crispy on top, with a soft, buttery center. It's the perfect make-ahead side for Thanksgiving, Girlsgiving, or any cozy holiday dinner!
Here are the Ingredients for this Country White Bread, Apple & Sausage Stuffing:
Produce: Yellow Onion, Celery, Granny Smith Apples
Protein: Sweet Italian Sausage
Bakery: Country White Bread
Dairy: Salted Butter
Fresh Herbs: Sage, Thyme, Rosemary
Pantry: Olive Oil, Chicken Broth, Dried Oregano, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Salt
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Country White Bread Apple & Sausage Stuffing
A cozy, savory Thanksgiving stuffing made with toasted country white bread, sweet Italian sausage, tender Granny Smith apples, fresh herbs, and plenty of butter!
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf country white bread (12–14 oz), cut into 1” cubes
- 1 stick of salted butter, divided in half (plus 2 tbsp for topping)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups peeled, cubed Granny Smith apple
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 ½ tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 ½ cups warm chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread cubes on a baking sheet and bake 20 min, tossing once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, break it up, and cook 5–7 min. Once browned, transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same pot, melt 4 tbsp butter and add onion and celery. Cook 3 min. Add apple, sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook 8–10 min until apples are tender.
- Add toasted bread to the bowl with sausage. Pour in the veggie/ apple mixture and gently toss.
- Pour warm broth over the mixture and stir until bread is evenly moistened (not soggy). Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Bake 30 min, until golden and set.
- Serve warm. To reheat, add 1 cup warm broth, dot with butter, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 30–40 min.
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