Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

The best flavor combination

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

386
calories
22,7g
fat
32,9g
carbohydrates
14,4g
protein
38mg
cholesterol
758mg
sodium
Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

Recipe Description

Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing will make a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year. Is there a better Thanksgiving combination than sausage, walnut and apple? If there is, I’m yet to find it! I love this flavor combination and I know you will too. make sure you try this classic stuffing this year.

To make the stuffing, start by sauteing onions and celery in olive oil. When the veggies are tender, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the sausage and continue to cook until it is brown and cooked through. Mix in the apples, apple cider, sage leaves and walnuts. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture with diced bread and toss together. Pour in chicken stock and mix well using your hands. Transfer to a baking dish and cook in the oven until golden and crispy on top.

To make Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking dish

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Saute onions and celery

    10 min
    Step 2 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Saute 1 large diced onion and 3 diced ribs of celery in a skillet with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook until tender.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 3 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Add 3 diced cloves of garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook sausage

    5 min
    Step 4 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Add 1 pound of spicy sausage and cook until brown and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add apples and cider

    4 min
    Step 5 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Add three diced apples and one cup of apple cider. Stir well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add sage leaves and walnuts

    1 min
    Step 6 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Add ½ a bunch of sage leaves and ¾ cup of chopped walnuts.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a bowl with bread

    1 min
    Step 7 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Transfer the sausage mixture to a bowl with the diced bread and toss well.

  8. 8

    Add stock

    2 min
    Step 8 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Pour in 2-3 cups of chicken stock and mix well using your hands. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

  9. 9

    Transfer to baking dish

    1 min
    Step 9 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish.

  10. 10

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 10 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Place in the oven and bake until it is crispy and golden on top.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing

    Serve hot from the oven.

This Sage, Sausage, and Apple Dressing is a perfect flavor combination this Thanksgiving. Try it and make sure you tag all your Thanksgiving dinner photos with #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Frankie
September 14, 2024
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Superb stuffing recipe! It brought our family together for Thanksgiving. My kids loved the apples, and I was proud to make this dish. Thank you!

Nancy
April 7, 2024
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OMG, this Sausage, Apple, and Walnut Stuffing is LEGENDARY! I whipped it up for Thanksgiving, and my fam went nuts! The sweet apples and savory sausage just pop together. Even my picky eater loved it! This is def my new go-to stuffing!

David
March 16, 2024
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This stuffing was a game changer for our Thanksgiving! Every bite was filled with yummy flavor, especially when apple met sausage. Loved it!

Wendy Johnson
February 16, 2024
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I made this stuffing last Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sausage and apple combo. The walnuts added a nice crunch. It was so easy to make, I’ll definitely be making it again this year!

Fiona Smith
January 9, 2024
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This stuffing was just superb! My family loved it at Thanksgiving, especially the apple flavor.

Rachel Thompson
October 31, 2023
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Simplicity at best. I made this stuffing for my first Thanksgiving alone and it was a hit. The balance of sausage, apple, and walnut is fantastic, and it came together so quickly. I felt proud serving this delightful dish!

Mia
October 18, 2023
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Superb. I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving last year, and it became the star dish. The blend of sausage and apple with walnuts was amazing. Everyone asked for the recipe. Simple yet so flavorful. It made my holiday gathering extra special.

Frank Thompson
October 11, 2022
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I made this stuffing last Thanksgiving, and it was a hit. The mix of apple and sausage was flavorful, just like the ones my grandma used to make. A new family favorite for sure!

Valerie
October 5, 2022
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Delicious! Made it for Thanksgiving, family loved it.

Yvette
September 4, 2022
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Delicious! I made this stuffing for my first Thanksgiving alone, and my friends couldn't believe I made it from scratch. The sweet apples and crunchy walnuts added a unique twist. Every bite brought back joyful memories of family feasts. Can't wait to share it again next year!

Emma
July 10, 2022
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Superb! My family loved it and it made our Thanksgiving so special.

Nina
March 27, 2022
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Absolutely delicious stuffing!

Daisy
January 16, 2021
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I tried this stuffing for our family Thanksgiving and it was simply great. The mix of sausage, apple and walnuts brought back memories of my childhood celebrations. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Will definitely make it again!

Athina
October 26, 2020
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I love this stuffing recipe. Thank for sharing!

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