Sourdough Apple-Sausage Stuffing Bake (Print)

Tangy sourdough mingles with apples, sausage, and herbs in a golden, aromatic casserole that delights every table.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 10 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 large loaf, preferably day-old)

→ Meats

02 - 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables & Fruit

03 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried sage
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Liquids

10 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
12 - 2 large eggs

→ Seasonings

13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sourdough cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, until just crisp. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to the bowl with bread cubes.
04 - Add onion and celery to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add apples and cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in garlic, sage, thyme, and parsley; cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
05 - Add the sautéed vegetables and apples to the bread and sausage. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Whisk together low-sodium chicken broth, melted butter, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Pour over stuffing mixture and toss until evenly moistened.
07 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on top.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses day-old bread and basic produce you likely have on hand
  • Perfect make-ahead side for stress-free entertaining
  • Balanced flavor with herby sausage, toasty sourdough, and juicy apples
  • Both hearty enough for a meal and traditional alongside turkey or chicken
02 -
  • High in protein and satisfying
  • Freezes beautifully for make-ahead needs
  • Packed with seasonal apple and herb flavors
03 -
  • Never skip toasting the bread It makes all the difference between a soggy stuffing and one with that irresistible chewy bite
  • Be patient with letting the cooked stuffing rest before slicing You get cleaner cuts and richer flavor
  • Leftovers make a surprisingly tasty breakfast with a fried egg or crumbled into a frittata

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