Best Sausage And Apple Stuffing Bites Recipes

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SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES



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This is a delicious twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing that works great as a warm appetizer. Enjoy!

Provided by CARMOMOF4

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
4 ounces white country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅔ cup minced onion
⅔ cup minced celery
½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
6 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon dried sage
4 eggs, beaten
1 small Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Melt butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir sausage, garlic, and sage into onion mixture and cook, breaking up the meat until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix sausage mixture, eggs, apple, and chicken broth into bowl of toasted bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand until flavors absorb, about 5 minutes.
  • Scoop stuffing mixture into muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer muffin tins to a rack to cool, about 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a sharp paring knife to lift them out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING BITES



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You can now enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving side dish all year long with this delicious appetizer in partnership with Hillshire Farm® Brand.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
6 cups cubed sourdough bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounces Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut in 1/4" cubes
1 ½ cups chopped Honeycrisp apple
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 ¼ cups unsalted chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Arrange bread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until toasted and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place in a large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foamy, about 2 minutes. Add sausage; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add apple, onion, garlic, and sage; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apple and onion are slightly softened. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with bread.
  • Add chicken stock, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and eggs to bowl with bread mixture; toss gently until moistened. Divide mixture among muffin cups. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Use a small offset spatula to carefully remove from pans; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES



SAUSAGE-AND-APPLE STUFFING BITES image

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.

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