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Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding

Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding: Your Cozy Thanksgiving Side

Sausage Apple and Sage Bread Pudding is a comforting side dish with warm flavors perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups French Bread Cubes Preferably day-old for better absorption.
  • 1 lb Mild Italian Sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Essential for sautéing onions.
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow or white onion.
For the Sweet & Savory Filling
  • 3 cups Honey Crisp Apples Other apple varieties can be swapped in.
  • 4 Tbsp Fresh Sage Can be replaced with dried sage.
For the Custard Mixture
  • 4 Eggs Binding agent.
  • 2 cups Milk Non-dairy milk can be used.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half and half for a lighter version.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Can use table salt, measure less.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Can replace with ground cinnamon.
  • 1 tsp Ground Sage Fresh sage can substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Black or white pepper can be used.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese Substitute with sharp white cheddar.

Equipment

  • 13×9 inch baking pan
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  2. Cut day-old French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them on a large baking sheet.
  3. In a skillet, crumble and cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Sauté diced onion in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until soft, then add honey crisp apples and sage.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, sage, and pepper.
  6. Layer half of the toasted bread cubes in the baking pan, followed by half of the sausage and apple mixture.
  7. Pour the custard mixture over the layered ingredients and toss to coat.
  8. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, offering a blend of comforting flavors and easy preparation.

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