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Sausage and Fennel Stuffing

Sausage and Fennel Stuffing

Sausage and Fennel Stuffing is a flavorful holiday side dish combining spicy sausage, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 cups Torn Bread Preferably day-old
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing vegetables
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Room temperature
For the Sausage Mix
  • 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage Remove from casings
  • 1 cup Leeks White and light green parts, sliced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced finely
  • 1 cup Fennel Bulb Diced after removing fronds and core
For the Sweetness
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple Peeled and diced
For the Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage Chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Chopped finely
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Any dry variety
  • 2 cups Homemade Chicken or Turkey Stock Divided for mixing
For Binding
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Using the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté leeks, onion, and fennel for 8-10 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. Stir in diced apple, sage, and rosemary, continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until apples soften.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, simmer for 1-2 minutes, then mix in reserved sausage and turn off heat.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine torn bread with sausage and vegetable mixture. Incorporate 2 cups of stock and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Whisk eggs with any remaining stock and pour over the bread mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  8. Transfer mixture to the prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This stuffing can be prepared a day in advance and stored unbaked in the fridge overnight.

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