Apple, Sage, and Sausage Stuffing

MAKES 10 CUPS

INGREDIENTS

• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 pork sausages, casings removed
• 3 McIntosh apples, or other tart red apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 loaf white bread, crust cut off, cut into ½" cubes and toasted (about 8 cups)
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook until soft, 15 minutes. Add sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break into small pieces, until browned, 5 minutes. Add apples and continue cooking until soft, 5–7 minutes more. Stir in bread crumbs and sage; add chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.

2. Stuff into turkey cavity; place remaining stuffing in a baking dish and bake until golden on top, 20–25 minutes.