Apple-Walnut Sausage Stuffing

Name: Apple-Walnut Sausage Stuffing
Ingredients: 5 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 teaspoons rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 16 cups cubed day-old bread; 5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
3 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
16 cups cubed day-old bread
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a large skillet, saute the celery, onions, sage and thyme in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a very large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside.
2

In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to celery mixture. Add the bread cubes, apples, broth and walnuts; toss to coat.
3

Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish (dish will be full). Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.