DRIED FRUIT AND SAUSAGE DRESSING

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This recipe was developed by one of our freelance food stylists, Suzanne Breckenridge. I make it every Thanksgiving, and my husband always hopes for leftovers! -Stephanie Marchese

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup port wine
8 ounces coarse-textured white bread
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 medium tart apple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 to 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a small skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add wine; simmer for 2 minutes., Cut crusts from the bread if desired; tear bread into small pieces. Place in a bowl; add the sausage, onion mixture and remaining ingredients. Mix lightly. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

Malachi Fullerton
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This dressing is a must-have for any holiday dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sudan Magar
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Rida Zainab
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This is the best dressing recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist, and the dried fruit and sausage add a really nice touch.


Aqsa Shahzad
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I love that this dressing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier on Thanksgiving day.


Marvin Segura
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This dressing is perfect for a holiday dinner. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Abdul Muqeem Baburi
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I made this dressing for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Kaitlyn Tysinger
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dressing turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


George Wambugu
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This dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would use less dried fruit next time.


philly nyamweya
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I found this dressing to be a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Adelina “Garcia” Farias
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This dressing is a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more broth or gravy next time.


Nelson Eke
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I'm not a big fan of dressing, but this one is really good. The dried fruit and sausage give it a lot of flavor.


That Emily
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This is the best dressing recipe I've ever used. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Maa Loo
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I love that this dressing can be made with different types of sausage. I've tried it with Italian sausage, chorizo, and even chicken sausage, and it's always delicious.


Phillip Pithua
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This dressing is a must-have for any holiday dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Farhan Kareem
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I've tried several different dressing recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Little King
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This dressing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving day.


Gaming With Baized
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I made this dressing for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


Purna Tamang
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This is the best dressing recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist, and the dried fruit and sausage add a really nice touch.


SLIDAH
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I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Yasry Hamis
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This dressing was a huge hit! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone raved about it. It was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and sausage added a nice touch of sweetness and savory.