Awesome Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing

This recipe for Awesome Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing is the perfect side dish for your holiday feast. Made with savory sausage, sweet apples, and tart cranberries, this stuffing is packed with flavor and will impress all your guests. The combination of ingredients creates a delicious balance of savory and sweet, complementing the main course perfectly. With a crispy top and a moist, flavorful center, this stuffing will be a hit at your next family gathering. It's easy to make and can be prepared in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 loaf day-old bread, cut into cubes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and celery until they become translucent.
4. Add the diced apples, dried cranberries, parsley, sage, and thyme to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, onion-celery mixture, and bread cubes.
6. Pour the chicken broth and melted butter over the stuffing mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss everything together until well combined.
8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

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