Walnut Sage Apple Stuffing

July 20, 2012/in Cook, Food, Side Dish, Sides, Thanksgiving /by kbw71

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup 1/2-inch diced shallots
• 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch diced celery
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds italian sausage links
• 1 1/4 cups whole walnuts
• 2 cups 1/2-inch dice granny smith apples
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1/4 cup rosemary
• 1/4 cup minced sage
• 6 cups herbed and cubed bread stuffing
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

GET COOKIN'

1. Pre-heat oven to 325º F.
2. Over low heat, sauté shallots and celery with 2 tablespoons butter until soft, 7 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
3. Empty sausage from casing and cook through in same pan, about 10 minutes. Add to celery mixture.
4. Toast walnuts on cookie sheet, about 10 minutes
5. Roughly chop walnuts and add to mixture
6. Add diced apples to mixture.
7. Add minced herbs to mixture.
8. Add the bread stuffing and toss to mix
9. Add chicken broth and 6 tablespoons melted butter, mix thoroughly.
10. Place in a buttered casserole dish and cover with foil.
11. Bake 30 minutes covered, and then another 10 uncovered.

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