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Sausage Apple Cornbread Stuffing

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A cozy and flavorful stuffing combining savory sausage, sweet apples, and moist cornbread, perfect for holidays or comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed cornbread (day-old or freshly baked, about 200 grams)
  • 1 pound (450g) pork sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy)
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480 ml) chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 4 tablespoons (about 60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar or 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cube about 6 cups of day-old cornbread into 1-inch pieces. If using fresh cornbread, let it cool completely before cutting.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7–9 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pan.
  3. In the same skillet, add melted butter. Sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and apples, cooking another 3–4 minutes until fragrant and apples soften. Stir in sage and thyme.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cornbread cubes, cooked sausage, and sautéed veggies/apples. Gradually pour in warm chicken broth, stirring gently to moisten without sogginess. Season with salt and pepper. Add optional apple cider vinegar or maple syrup if desired.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until top is golden and slightly crisp. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use day-old cornbread or toast fresh cornbread cubes to prevent sogginess. Brown sausage well for flavor depth. Add broth gradually to avoid a soggy mixture. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Variations include vegetarian (mushrooms), gluten-free (gluten-free cornbread), and spicy (add cayenne or spicy sausage).

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