Croissant Stuffing with Sausage and Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Croissant Stuffing with Sausage and Apples
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Croissant Stuffing with Sausage and Apples is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Dawn Perry Torn croissants make this stuffing rich and amazingly buttery.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz. breakfast sausage, casings removed if necessary
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 4 medium leeks, finely chopped
  • 1 sweet-tart apple, such as pink lady or granny smith, cored and chopped
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 10 c. torn croissants (about 8 croissants), dried overnight
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet along with celery, leeks, and apple. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring often, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until almost all evaporated, 2 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl with sausage and add croissant pieces, sage, and thyme and toss to combine.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 cups broth. Pour over croissant mixture and toss until evenly moistened, adding more broth 1/4 cup at a time until croissant pieces seem hydrated (you might not use it all).
  3. Butter a 3-quart baking dish and add stuffing. Dot with remaining 4 tablespoons butter and cover dish with foil. Bake until a knife inserted in the center of the stuffing comes out warm, 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat to 425 degrees F and continue to bake until top is deeply golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Croissant Stuffing with Sausage and Apples recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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