These sausage and apple stuffing bites are a delightful appetizer that combines savory sausage with sweet apples, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for gatherings or holiday celebrations, they are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
The recipe is straightforward, using simple ingredients to create a delicious filling that can be baked in bite-sized portions. You can customize the stuffing with your favorite herbs and spices for added flavor.
Savory Sausage and Apple Stuffing Bites
These stuffing bites feature a blend of crumbled sausage, diced apples, and seasoned bread cubes, all baked until golden and crispy. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 bites.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage)
- 1 cup diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups bread cubes (stale or toasted)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked sausage mixture with diced apples, bread cubes, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir until well combined. If using, add chopped parsley.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the stuffing mixture into the greased mini muffin tin, pressing down gently to pack them in.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the stuffing bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm as an appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 bites
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
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