Best 2 Caramelized Apple Sausage Fennel Stuffing Recipes

**Caramelized Apple Sausage Fennel Stuffing: A Flavorful Thanksgiving Side Dish**

With the aroma of caramelized apples, fennel, and savory sausage filling the air, this stuffing is a must-try for your Thanksgiving feast. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and fennel, while the bread cubes soak up all the delicious flavors. This stuffing is also a great way to use up leftover bread, making it a budget-friendly and sustainable option. In addition to the classic caramelized apple sausage fennel stuffing, this article also includes three other delicious stuffing recipes: a vegetarian wild rice stuffing, a gluten-free cornbread stuffing, and a vegan butternut squash stuffing. Each stuffing recipe is packed with flavor and will be a hit at your Thanksgiving table.

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

CARAMELIZED APPLE, SAUSAGE & FENNEL STUFFING

Caramelized Apple, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing image

This recipe is from Cooking Light Nov '11. I have listed some of the changes or adaptions that I did as well.

Provided by Tylers Cook

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. You can use pre-cut, pre-toasted bread as well
3 Italian sausage, links. (I use two sweet and one hot)
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups sliced fennel bulbs (One large bunch)
1 1/4 cups chopped carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chopped golden delicious apples (about 3 apples)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 16 minutes or until golden, stirring after 8 minutes. Place in a large bowl.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage to pan; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add sausage to bread.
4. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add 3 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic). Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables to sausage mixture.
5. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add apple and sugar; sauté 5 minutes or until apple caramelizes, stirring occasionally. Add to the sausage mixture.
6. Combine broth (NOT TOO MUCH! It will be mushy) and eggs in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add broth mixture and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to sausage mixture; toss well to combine.
7. Spoon sausage mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover dish; bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until browned and crisp.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 518.1, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 10

APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFING

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The smell of this stuffing being prepared is heavenly. It is a fight to keep the family from "sampling it" until it is all gone! This stuffing is cooked in a 9x13 pan - not inside the turkey.

Provided by DawnaR

Categories Apple

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb link sausage, chopped (Jimmy Dean, etc)
1 lb bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2-1 lb mushroom, sliced
3 apples, granny smith,cored & diced
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
8 ounces stuffing cubes
salt & pepper
1 package turkey gravy mix (Schilling,McCormack, etc)
3/8 cup butter, melted
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth

Steps:

Broth Mixture- Combine gravy mix, melted butter& broth.
Bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
Stuffing Mixture- In a large skillet fry sausage and bacon until almost crisp then remove to a large bowl.
Discard all but 2 tbl of the bacon drippings; add onion, celery, mushrooms, apples, parsley& herbs.
Sauté mixture for 5 minutes.
Mix in stuffing cubes.
Add to the bowl with bacon& sausage.
Pour broth mixture over ingredients.
Mix well.
Season to taste with salt& pepper.
Place stuffing into 9x13 pan, cover with foil and heat in 350F oven for 30 to 45 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.8, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 1177, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 18.8

Tips:

Use a variety of apples. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of sweet, tart, and crisp apples.
Sauté the apples and fennel before adding them to the stuffing. This will help to caramelize the apples and bring out their natural sweetness.
Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your stuffing a more vibrant flavor. Try using a combination of sage, thyme, and rosemary.
Don't overstuff the turkey. This will prevent the stuffing from cooking evenly. Aim to fill the turkey loosely, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
Bake the stuffing in a covered dish. This will help to keep the stuffing moist and prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Caramelized Apple Sausage Fennel Stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for your holiday table. With its sweet and savory flavors, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special stuffing recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!