Elegant Turkey Stuffing

Name: Elegant Turkey Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1.5 cups orange liqueur; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups chopped celery; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed; 1 (16 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix; 1 cup chopped pecans; 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; salt and pepper to taste

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The distinctiveness of this fancy turkey dressing comes from the orange-flavored liqueur, spicy Italian sausage, apples, and pecans. It's also very easy to prepare. This recipe makes enough to stuff one 18- to 20-pound bird. If you prefer, this dressing can be made with thyme instead of sage.

Recipe by Joan

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

28

Yield:

14 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups orange liqueur
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
1 (16 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 cup chopped pecans
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups chicken broth
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place raisins in a small saucepan and cover with 1 cup of liqueur. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Sauté celery and onion in butter for 10 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and evenly brown. Drain.
Combine sausage and stuffing mix with celery and onion mixture. Stir in raisins and liqueur, pecans, and apples. Mix in melted butter, chicken broth, 1/2 cup orange liqueur until stuffing is completely moistened. Season with sage, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280	Calories
15g	Fat
26g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 28
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 437mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 203mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.