Apple Rye Dressing

Submitted by Sassy J

"Source: TOH, slightly adapted"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 16 ounces rye bread, cubed (1 loaf)
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 3 cups chopped tart apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup water
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, celery and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with butter and seasoned salt. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, apples, walnuts, raisins, apple juice and water. Add toasted bread cubes; stir to combine; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (will be very full); Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, uncover and bake 5-10 more minutes, until bread lightly browned.