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.

Anik Mia
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This dressing is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Reme Ali
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I love this dressing! It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Sharma Rupesh
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This dressing is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy.


Abdullah Zewdu
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This dressing is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.


jitendra varma
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Johan Steyn
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This dressing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Showrob
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This dressing is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use any type of sausage I want.


The kids
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I love this dressing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


kelvin precious
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This dressing is a staple at our Thanksgiving table. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


indra acharya
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This dressing is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.


Asgar Ali123
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I made this dressing for a family gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Saqib Jani
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This dressing is delicious! The apples and butternut squash add a nice sweetness, and the sausage gives it a savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Saadi khan
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always perfect. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Oguama Chibuike
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This dressing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever sausage I have on hand.


Sylvia Oosthuizen
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I made this dressing for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


AleXander 1990
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This dressing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of apples, butternut squash, and sausage was delicious, and the bread cubes were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.