Whether you scoop on the stuffing or dole out the dressing, this classic holiday side dish is something we all look forward to. Welcome to this scrumptious spin: it cuts the calories and carbs while boosting protein, fiber, and health-promoting nutrients. You’ll probably want to have seconds… and that’s a good thing!

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Sausage-Apple Stuffing

Whether you scoop on the stuffing or dole out the dressing, this classic holiday side dish is something we all look forward to.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces pre-cooked poultry-apple sausage, chopped or sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (~1.5 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (~1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 apple, skin on, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh sage, or 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚.
  • Liberally coat a large pot with oil spray (be sure to use a large pot as the contents will be too overflowing for a skillet.) Add sausage pieces and cook until nicely seared and caramelized. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Reapply oil spray to pot. Add onion, pepper, and celery and sauté for 6 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add cauliflower rice, apple, thyme, sage, salt, and sausage. Mix well to combine everything and cook for 3 more minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Add butter and mix through. Add eggs and mix through.
  • Transfer to a 9 x 13 baking pan that has been misted with oil spray and bake in oven for 40 to 50 minutes until top is browned.

Notes

Serving size: ½ cup
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 80Carbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 5g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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