Woodsy, earthy flavors combine in sophisticated balance in this flavorful and satisfying stuffing.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
assorted wild mushrooms
sliced
bulk sweet Italian sausage
chopped fresh sage
day old sourdough baguette
cut into 1/2-inch cubes
eggs
slightly beaten
garlic cloves
minced
golden delicious apples
cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
ground black pepper
kale
stems removed and chopped
leeks
white and light green part only
chopped
Low-sodium chicken broth
Madeira wine
olive oil
ribs celery
chopped
Sea salt
Directions
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 11x7-inch baking dish.
Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add the sausage and cook, breaking into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to the bowl with the bread cubes.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the leeks, mushrooms and garlic
Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Bake until the stuffing is cooked though and browned on top, 45-50 minutes.
