Sausage Water Chestnut Dressing/Stuffing
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
This stuffing recipe is a tried-and-true favorite, beloved by all who have tried it. Its versatile leftovers are often repurposed, either fried up for a hearty breakfast the next day or used to create delicious stuffing-filled sandwiches. Bursting with flavor and comforting textures, this dish is perfect for holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, as well as cozy winter dinners.
Recipe Category:
Poultry
Keywords:
Meat, Canadian, European, Kid Friendly, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Roast, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish onions |
| 1 | celery |
| 1 | garlic |
| 1 | parsley |
| chives | |
| 10-12 | sliced water chestnuts |
| 1/2 | granny smith apple |
| 1/4 | poultry seasoning |
| 2 | bread crumbs |
| 1 | pork |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 164.1
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 32.7mg
- Sodium Content: 40.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 3.7g
- Protein Content: 8.5g
Instructions:
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Prepare Frypan: Heat and spray a heavy large frypan with vegetable oil.
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Cook Pork Mixture: In the prepared frypan, scramble fry the pork, onions, celery, and garlic until the onions are transparent. Set aside without draining.
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Combine Bread Crumbs and Herbs: In a very large bowl, combine bread crumbs, parsley, and chives (if using). Mix well.
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Add Water Chestnuts and Apple: To the bowl, add the sliced water chestnuts along with their water, granny smith apple, salt, and pepper. (Pro tip: Use one can of chestnuts with water, adding only the chestnuts from the second can, and add more water if needed, gradually.)
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Mix Well: Thoroughly mix the ingredients in the bowl.
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Incorporate Pork Mixture: Add the cooked pork and onion mixture to the bowl, including the juices from the pan. Mix well.
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Season to Taste: Gradually add poultry seasoning, one tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference, adding more poultry seasoning for a spicier flavor.
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Chill: Refrigerate the stuffing mixture until you’re ready to stuff the turkey.
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Stuff Turkey: Pack the cavities of the turkey firmly with the stuffing mixture, being careful not to pack too tightly.
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Cooking Options: Any leftover stuffing can be cooked in a casserole dish in the oven alongside the turkey, or it can be frozen for future use.
Enjoy this delicious sausage water chestnut dressing/stuffing as a comforting side dish for your holiday feast or any cozy dinner gathering! 🍽️
