This Homemade Stuffing recipe filled with Apples and Sage can be prepped ahead of time and tastes just like your mom used to make! It will easily be your new go-to Thanksgiving side dish.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples, celery, and onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until onions are soft.
½ cup butter, 2 apples,, 2 stalks celery,, 1 small onion,
Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add apple mixture and toss to coat. Add seasonings and stir.
12 oz Sage and Onion Stuffing Cubes, 1-2 tablespoons sage, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, salt and pepper
Add broth and stir to coat. Add enough for the bread cubes to be wet, but not soggy. Place bread mixture in prepared pan.
2-3 cups chicken broth
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until desired brownness is reached.
Notes
If you can't find sage and onion bread cubes you can use plain too, just add an extra teaspoon of rubbed sage.Make-Ahead Tips
You can prepare the apple mixture the day before. Cover tightly and refrigerate.
When ready to assemble stuffing, remove the apple mixture from the refrigerator and warm slightly to melt butter then combine with bread cubes and add chicken broth.
Cooking TipsIf you want crispy, browned bits around the edges, bake it a little longer. If you want it softer, simply add more chicken broth. This recipe is super forgiving and can easily be tailored to meet your taste.How to Fix Soggy StuffingIs your stuffing a soggy mess? Don't despair, you can fix it! If you added too much moisture, it's easy to get it crispy. Simply spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake until it is dried to the desired texture.