Description
This gluten-free sausage stuffing with apple and sage has crispy edges, a moist center, and classic Thanksgiving flavor. An easy holiday side dish.
Ingredients
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- 12-14 oz gluten-free sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage (chicken or pork)
- 5 tbsp salted butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 crisp apple, diced (Honeycrisp is my favorite)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 2-2 1/2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
Instructions
- Toast the bread. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Spread the gluten-free bread cubes on a large baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, tossing once, until dry and lightly toasted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F.
- Brown the sausage. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Transfer to the bowl with the toasted bread.
- Cook the vegetables. Add 4 tablespoons butter to the same skillet along with the onion, celery, and apple. Cook for 7–8 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Combine. Add the vegetable mixture and parsley to the bowl with the bread and sausage. Toss gently.
- Add the broth. Whisk together the eggs and 2 cups chicken broth. Pour about three-quarters of the mixture over the bread and gently toss. Add more until the bread is evenly moist but not falling apart. Use additional broth only if needed.
- Prepare for baking. Transfer the stuffing to a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges and the center reaches 165°F.
- Serve. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American