Best 8 Apple Butternut And Sausage Dressing Recipes

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Autumn is calling for savory and comforting dishes, and this Apple Butternut and Sausage Dressing truly delivers. This delectable dressing combines the nutty sweetness of butternut squash, the crisp tartness of apples, and the savory richness of sausage, all enveloped in a bed of fluffy, herb-infused bread cubes.

But that's not all; this article offers a delightful collection of dressing recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. From the classic Bread and Sausage Dressing to the unique Sweet Potato Cornbread Dressing and the indulgent Wild Rice and Mushroom Dressing, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. So gather your loved ones, get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience, and let the flavors of fall dance on your tongue.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Apple sausage stuffed butternut squash is filled with flavorful fall ingredients. It's the perfect seasonal meal that's hearty, healthy and more delicious than you can imagine.

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pound butternut squash
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1/2 onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups (lightly packed) baby spinach
1 apple (diced)
1 tablespoon fresh sage (finely chopped)
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
1/4 cup pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit (200 degrees celsius).
  • Slice the butternut squash in half with a very sharp knife. You can also cut the ends off and microwave for 2 minutes, to make it easier to slice in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop the seeds out of the butternut squash with a spoon.
  • Lightly oil the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay the butternut squash, cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • While the butternut squash is cooking, add the sausage to a saute pan on medium heat. Use a spatula to break up the sausage and cook until it's just browned.
  • Add the onions, garlic and baby spinach to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the apple, sage and rosemary and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the apple has softened slightly.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the cranberries and pecans.
  • When the butternut squash halves are cooked through, remove them from the oven, flip them over and remove some of the flesh (but leave plenty to enjoy!) to make room for the filling. Save this removed flesh and turn it into mashed butternut squash to enjoy later!
  • Fill the butternut squash with the apple sausage filling.
  • Turn the top broiler on the oven and bake the filled butternut squash for 5 minutes, or until they're golden on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.54 kcal, Carbohydrate 97.95 g, Protein 29.58 g, Fat 53.48 g, SaturatedFat 14.76 g, Cholesterol 86.19 mg, Sodium 1037.65 mg, Fiber 19.48 g, Sugar 35.26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUSAGE & APPLE STUFFING



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Can't decide what kind of stuffing to make? Try this recipe...it's very easy to prepare, loaded with great flavor and goes from stovetop to table in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ Red Delicious apple, chopped
½ Granny Smith apple, chopped
½ pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Corn Bread Stuffing

Steps:

  • Heat the broth, celery, onion and apples in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables and apples are tender.
  • Add the sausage and stuffing and stir lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 826.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

APPLE, BUTTERNUT AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



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I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash, bacon and maple sausage! Now, it's one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. -Brenda Crouch, Ansley, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 2 pans (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound maple pork sausage
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place squash and apples on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add sausage, celery, onions and carrots to pan; cook over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Transfer to a large bowl. Add 5 cups stuffing cubes, crackers, evaporated milk, soup, eggs, rice, sour cream, seasonings and reserved squash mixture and bacon; toss. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Lightly crush remaining 1 cup stuffing cubes. Sprinkle over tops; dot with butter. , Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound sweet Italian sausage (bulk, or casings removed)
1 onion, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 apples, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle hard cider
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 cups 1/2 -inch stale white bread cubes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fat from the turkey drippings (or butter)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the onion, celery, apples, sage, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cider. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and return to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread, sausage and vegetable-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the walnuts and drizzle with the turkey drippings (or dot with butter).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes.

SAGE, SAUSAGE AND APPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 16-ounce bag stuffing cubes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan and topping
1 pound fresh sage sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cooking apples, such as Gravenstein, Rome, or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 to 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
Kosher salt
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted (see Cook's Note)
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the stuffing cubes in a large bowl and set aside. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it loses most of its pink color, but not so much that it's dry, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and pan drippings to the stuffing cubes. Melt the remaining butter in the pan. Add the onion, apple, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the vegetables get soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and parsley and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the vegetable mixture over the stuffing cubes and toss until evenly moistened. Mix in the walnuts and eggs. Loosely pack the dressing in the prepared pan and cook uncovered until the top forms a crust, about 40 minutes. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of turkey pan drippings or melted butter over the top. Cook until the top is crisp and golden, about 20 minutes more.

SAUSAGE AND APPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound best-quality sausage meat
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups diced apple
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 2 teaspoons dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet and add the sausage meat, stirring with a wooden spatula to break it up. Cook until lightly browned. Add the onion, apple, celery, garlic, sage, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the bread crumbs, broth, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well, checking the seasonings.
  • Butter a baking dish and put the dressing in it. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the oven with the turkey. Serve with the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Butternut Squash, Rice and Sausage Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Jean Louise

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 lb mild sausage, crumbled or sliced (I prefer Aidell's brand chicken and apple sausage)
1 cup diced onion
1 small sweet apple, diced (gala, pink lady, or golden delicious, for example)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 cup other short-grain rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
cooking spray
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. After allowing squash to cool, cut it in half lengthwise, seed, quarter and peel it. Then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring broth, water, and sage to a simmer without allowing it to come to a boil.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sausage; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
  • Add the apple and garlic, and saute for two minutes.
  • Add the rice, and saute for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the sausage, squash, broth mixture, wine, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the casserole mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove casserole from oven, stir mixture gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional five minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 614.2, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 12.2

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLES AND SAUSAGE



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This is the ultimate comfort food, as we turn the corner into fall and cooler weather. It's simple and fills the house with great smells and the tummy with a nourishing, delicious meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Jan Marie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 lb) butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh bulk sausage (I use Jimmy Dean's Maple)
2 apples, peeled and cubed into 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly oil baking dish.
  • Half squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Arrange squash cut side up on the baking dish.
  • Brush lightly with oil and cover with foil.
  • Bake until almost tender, 30-40 minutes.
  • Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Add apple.
  • Cook, stirring until crisp-tender.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Scoop out the squash, leaving 3/8 inch thick shells.
  • Lightly mix the squash pulp into the sausage mixture breaking up squash as little as possible.
  • Mix the butter, brown sugar, pecans, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Pile the stuffing into the squash halves.
  • Dot with bits of butter and brown sugar.
  • Bake uncovered until piping hot and brown and crusty on top, 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool for several minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 64.3, Sodium 375.5, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 21.7, Protein 12.3

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your dressing will taste. Look for fresh, crisp apples and butternut squash, and use a good quality sausage.
  • Don't overcook the sausage: Overcooked sausage will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the dressing. Use a combination of fresh and dried herbs, and don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations.
  • Bake the dressing until it is golden brown: The dressing should be baked until it is golden brown and crispy on top. This will help to ensure that it is cooked all the way through.

Conclusion:

Apple, butternut squash, and sausage dressing is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a dressing that will be the star of your holiday table.

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