Turkey Sausage, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing
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Recipe type: Side
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Yield: 16 servings
 
You won't miss boxed stuffing when you make this delicious homemade stuffing.
Ingredients
  • ½ loaf whole grain bread, cut into cubes, left out to dry out overnight
  • ½ loaf russian rye bread, cut into cubes, left out to dry out overnight
  • 4 Tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 package "Poultry Blend" fresh herbs, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Boxed chicken stock (no salt or low sodium)
  • 8 oz uncooked lean turkey sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
  • 3 small apples, chopped
Instructions
  1. The day before, cube up the bread and allow to become stale.
  2. When your ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In a large bowl combine the bread cubes, poultry seasoning, chopped herbs, sea salt & pepper.
  4. In a medium skillet brown the turkey sausage, then add chopped onions, chopped apple, dried cranberries & bay leaves and cook until soft.
  5. Add the skillet mixture to the bread and toss to combine.
  6. Transfer to a large oven-proof casserole dish & pour in enough chicken stock to go half way up the side of the casserole dish.
  7. Cover with tin foil and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, remove tin foil and cook another 15-20 minutes until it is crispy and browned on top.
  8. You could make this ahead and re-heat in the oven if needed.
Notes
Makes approx 16 - ½ cup servings
Recipe by Busy But Healthy at https://busybuthealthy.com/turkey_sausage_apple_cranberry_stuffing/