Description
This Crockpot Stuffing with Sausage and Apple recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic holiday side dish. The combination of savory Italian sausage, sweet apples, and aromatic herbs creates a delicious stuffing that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any special meal.
Ingredients
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For the Stuffing:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 12 cups dried cubed bread (about 1 loaf)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion and celery until softened. Add apples and cook for a few minutes. Stir in garlic, sage, and thyme.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix bread cubes, cooked sausage, and sautéed vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together chicken broth and eggs. Pour over the stuffing and mix well.
- Cook in Crockpot: Transfer the mixture to a greased crockpot. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until set. Stir before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread or toast fresh cubes to dry them out.
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.
- This stuffing can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
