Awesome Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing is a savory and slightly sweet stuffing that is often served during holiday meals, particularly Thanksgiving. This dish combines the flavors of seasoned sausage, tart apples, sweet cranberries, and traditional stuffing ingredients to create a delicious and hearty side. Here’s a basic idea of what the recipe involves:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage)
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 8 cups bread cubes (preferably stale or toasted)
• 2 to 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the butter, onions, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add Apples and Cranberries: Add the diced apples and dried cranberries to the skillet and cook for a few more minutes until the apples are slightly softened.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sausage, sautéed vegetables, apples, cranberries, bread cubes, and fresh parsley. Add the dried sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Moisten with Broth: Gradually add the chicken or turkey broth to the mixture, stirring gently until the bread is moistened but not soggy.
7. Bake Stuffing: Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
8. Serve: Serve hot as a side dish to your holiday meal.

This stuffing is a great combination of savory and sweet flavors, making it a favorite for many during the holiday season.