SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES

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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage

Yield 24 bites

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable cooking spray
4 ounces white country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease two 12-cup mini-muffin pans with cooking spray. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until toasted. Transfer the croutons to a bowl. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and celery and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, garlic and sage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no trace of pink remains, 5 minutes. Mix the sausage, apple, eggs and broth into the croutons; season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pack the stuffing into the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a sharp paring knife and lift them out. Serve warm. Make Ahead The muffins can be refrigerated overnight in the pans. Rewarm before serving.

Hannah Darkwa
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These stuffing bites are a great way to use up leftover sausage and bread. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


md mosa
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I made these stuffing bites for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Irabor odemijie Efaemioda
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These stuffing bites are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sausage and apple filling.


Gregoria Altamirano
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed these stuffing bites. The apple filling is the perfect complement to the sausage.


Leah Provance
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These stuffing bites are the perfect finger food. They're easy to eat and they're always a hit with my guests.


Asim Magar
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I love the way these stuffing bites taste. The sausage and apple filling is so flavorful.


robert flinn
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These stuffing bites are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


Raja Awais
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I've made these stuffing bites several times and they're always a hit. I like to serve them with a side of cranberry sauce.


zaruu calaa
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These stuffing bites are a great way to use up leftover bread. I also like to add some cooked bacon to the filling for extra flavor.


Durjoy Halder
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I made these stuffing bites with a few changes. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and I added some chopped celery and carrots to the filling. They turned out great!


najmul mia
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These stuffing bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit.


Pes Official
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I love the combination of sausage and apple in these stuffing bites. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


ehmed khan
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These stuffing bites are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend them.


Balram Regmi
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but these stuffing bites are amazing! The sausage and apple filling is so flavorful and the breadcrumb coating is perfectly crispy.


Sohail Prince
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These stuffing bites are a great way to use up leftover sausage and bread. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shafiq Mia
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I made these stuffing bites for my family and they raved about them. They said they were the best stuffing bites they've ever had.


Faridullah Hotak
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These stuffing bites are so delicious and flavorful. The sausage and apple filling is perfectly seasoned and the crispy breadcrumb coating is the perfect finishing touch.


Sketch Love
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I love how easy these stuffing bites are to make. I can have them ready in no time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


RJ Antor Dancer
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I've made these stuffing bites several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Asemahle Mtyi
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These sausage and apple stuffing bites were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.