Apple, Sausage, Kale and Sourdough Dressing

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Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 – 60 minutes

The main elements in this dressing are nontraditional, but when they come together they are soul-comforting delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sourdough cut into 1” cubes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large onions
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled cored, and chopped
• 1/4 lb sausage, chunked (we used sage sausage)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 bunch kale, leaves only, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Butter a large casserole dish.
2. Cube bread and spread onto large baking sheet. Bake until dried but not browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage until done. Add onions, cook until tender. Add butter, apples, celery, and kale. Cook until softened and kale is reduced but still bright green, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add vegetables to the bread mixture. Sprinkle in all spices, including parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock and eggs.
5. Add in the stock and egg mixture a little at a time, stirring gently so that the bread is lightly moistened but not soggy. The bread chunks should still look like cubes. You do not have to use all of the stock mixture.
6. Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Pour dressing into prepared casserole dish and bake until lightly brown and crisp on top, 45 – 60 minutes.