Sure! Here’s the recipe for the scrumptious Apple and Sage Stuffing straight from the pages of Gourmet Magazine:
Apple and Sage Stuffing
Description: This delightful stuffing, reminiscent of a savory bread pudding, is a perfect accompaniment to your holiday table. Baked alongside rather than inside the bird, it’s bursting with flavors of apple, sage, and hearty pork sausage.
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | bulk pork sausage |
| 1 | celery |
| 1 | apple |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 1 | bunch fresh parsley |
| 1 | bunch fresh sage |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 8 | cups bread cubes |
| 1 | cup chicken broth |
| 2 | eggs |
| 3 | tablespoons olive oil |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the bulk pork sausage and sautΓ© until cooked through and nicely browned, breaking it into pieces with a spoon as it cooks, which should take about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a large bowl.
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SautΓ© the Aromatics: In the same skillet with the drippings from the sausage, add the chopped celery, diced apple, minced garlic clove, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh sage, and a bay leaf. SautΓ© over medium heat until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, which should take about 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf once done.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the sautΓ©ed vegetable mixture to the bowl with the cooked sausage.
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Preheat the Oven: If not already preheated, preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare the Baking Dish: Butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
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Mix the Stuffing: Add the bread cubes to the sausage and vegetable mixture in the bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, chicken broth, and melted butter. Pour this mixture over the stuffing ingredients and gently mix to combine. Season the stuffing with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, mix in the beaten eggs until everything is well incorporated.
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Bake the Stuffing: Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the stuffing is cooked through, golden brown, and slightly crispy on top, which should take about 50 minutes.
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Serve: Once done, remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This delightful Apple and Sage Stuffing pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, poultry, or even as a standalone dish for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Make Ahead Tip: This stuffing can be prepared a day ahead. Simply cover it and chill it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, allow it to come to room temperature before continuing with the baking instructions.
This Apple and Sage Stuffing is sure to become a favorite at your holiday gatherings, with its irresistible combination of flavors and comforting texture. Enjoy! ππΏ
