Whether you're looking for a hearty and flavorful side dish for your holiday feast or a comforting and satisfying meal on a chilly weeknight, our mushroom stuffing with sausage, apple and walnuts is sure to hit the spot. This classic dish is made with a combination of sautéed mushrooms, juicy sausage, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a savory and satisfying stuffing that's perfect for stuffing turkeys, roasting in a casserole dish, or serving as a standalone dish. In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious recipes for mushroom stuffing: a traditional bread-based stuffing and a healthier, grain-free version made with cauliflower rice. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking, so you can create the perfect stuffing for your next gathering.
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APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFING
Apple Sausage Stuffing with mushrooms, sage, and other fresh herbs and vegetables is a delicious variation of traditional stuffing.
Provided by Lucy Brewer
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 and butter a large baking dish (15x10x2).
- Toast bread on a baking sheet for 15 minutes, then remove. Toast pecans in oven for about 7 minutes.
- In large mixing bowl, combine bread, dried thyme, rubbed sage, and salt and pepper. Add pecans and mix gently.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat and add onions, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until slightly tender. Add fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary and cook for another minute.
- Remove vegetables from skillet and place in bowl with bread. Stir gently to mix.
- Add sausage to skillet and cook until browned. Remove sausage with slotted spoon and stir into bread mixture.
- Pour in chicken stock, one cup at a time, stirring until mixture is fairly wet. Start with 2 cups and add more if needed. Should be slightly wet but not soggy.
- Chop apples and stir into bread mixture.
- Spread stuffing in prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, or until browned and toasty.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 12 servings, Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g
APPLE-WALNUT SAUSAGE STUFFING
Coming from an Italian family, I like to use lots of herbs and seasonings in my cooking. This treasured stuffing features Parmesan cheese, apples and walnuts.-Pamela Hewitt, Laguna Niguel, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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. , 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
MUSHROOM AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a large wide pot with olive oil and toss in the celery and onions. Season with salt and cook the veggies over medium-high heat until soft and very aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into really small pieces with a metal spoon or spatula, until it's really brown and yummy, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add the white wine and cook until it has evaporated by half. (The mix will be pretty soupy, and that's okay.)
- Combine the bread with the sausage mixture in a large bowl. Toss in the walnuts and sage and pour about half the chicken stock into the bowl. Using your hands, work to combine everything well -- really get in there and squish it up; it's fun! Add the remaining stock as needed to create a really moist mix. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Bake until the stuffing is hot all the way through, about 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake to brown the top, another 15 minutes.
SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND WALNUT STUFFING
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan, over medium heat, with olive oil and add the onions and celery. Season with salt and cook until the veggies start to become soft and are very aromatic. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until the sausage browns. Stir in the apples and apple cider and cook until the apples start to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the sage leaves and the walnuts and turn off the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the diced bread and toss together. Pour in the chicken stock and knead with your hands until the bread is very moist, actually wet. Taste to check for seasoning and season with salt, if needed, (it does). Transfer to a large deep ovenproof dish (roughly 9 by 11 inches) and bake until it is hot all the way through and crusty on top.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
- MMMMM...stuffing!
TRADITIONAL SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM TURKEY STUFFING
My mother-in-law was famous for her wonderful turkey stuffing, which my husband always looked forward to at holiday time. When my in-laws moved to California, he was bemoaning that he wouldn't have that stuffing anymore! I asked my mother-in-law how she made it, but she didn't have it written down, and told me "a handful of this" and a "handful of that". Needless to say, when I attempted to recreate it, it was a disaster. I started building a recipe from scratch, and ended up incorporating mushrooms, which I love. Ultimately, my husband ending up preferring my stuffing! As they say, necessity is the mother of invention!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pan fry sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and cooked well. Set aside.
- In large fry pan, melt butter. Add celery, onion, and mushrooms. Saute until soft. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook down until about 1/3 of the liquid remains.
- In large bowl, toss bread cubes with poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add sausage and drippings to bowl and stir. Add vegetables and broth mixture to bowl and stir. Add egg and mix until fully combined. Mixture should be moist and bind together easily. (If not, add more chicken broth.).
- Stuff neck and body cavities of turkey, or spoon into a greased 2-quart casserole and cover with foil. Truss turkey and roast as usual or, if baking, add casserole to oven about 30 minutes end of turkey roasting time and let bake for 45 minutes. I have also successfully made stuffing balls with this recipe, rolling the stuffing mixture into balls (I got about 15 of them), placing them on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet and baking in a 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes. They were moist and delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 1185.9, Carbohydrate 76.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 28.7
MUSHROOM AND WALNUT STUFFING
Make this stuffing for our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Pan-fry leftover stuffing and serve with eggs for a post-holiday brunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, mushrooms, and sage to skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are browned, 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until wine is almost evaporated. Transfer to bowl with vegetables; add walnuts, bread, and enough broth to moisten (stuffing should feel moist but not soggy). Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Add eggs to bread mixture and toss well to combine. Reserve 4 cups stuffing for turkey. Spoon remaining stuffing into a lightly oiled 2-quart baking dish. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 1 day.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in upper third. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g
STUFFING WITH RITZ CRACKERS, APPLES, WALNUTS & MUSHROOMS RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by á-3209
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook mushrooms, onion, apples and celery in butter in skillet on medium heat until tender. Mix cracker crumbs, walnuts, parsley, rosemary, poultry seasoning, pepper and vegetable mixture in large bowl. Add broth and eggs, tossing until well blended. Spoon into 2 quart baking dish or pan; cover. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Choose the Right Mushrooms: For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of fresh mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the mushrooms, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and releasing their liquid.
- Use Good Quality Sausage: Opt for a flavorful breakfast sausage or mild Italian sausage for the best results.
- Add Some Crunch: Incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Fresh Herbs: For a burst of freshness, add chopped fresh herbs like sage, thyme, or rosemary.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the stuffing generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Use Quality Bread: Choose a good-quality bread for the stuffing, such as a hearty sourdough or French bread.
- Toast the Bread: Toasting the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing will help them absorb the flavors better and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Don't Overstuff the Turkey: Be careful not to overstuff the turkey, as this can make it difficult to cook evenly. Aim for about 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound of turkey.
- Roast the Turkey Properly: Make sure to roast the turkey according to the recommended time and temperature for its size. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the Stuffing Rest: After roasting, let the stuffing rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the stuffing to firm up slightly.
Conclusion:
This Mushroom Stuffing with Sausage, Apple, and Walnuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or as a main course for a weeknight meal. With its savory blend of mushrooms, sausage, and apples, and the added crunch of walnuts, this stuffing is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips provided in this summary to ensure that your stuffing turns out perfectly. Experiment with different types of mushrooms, herbs, and bread to create your own unique variations. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is a great way to create a flavorful and memorable dish that will impress your family and friends.
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