Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Grace Parisi Using a dried-fruit-and-nut bread in this classic sausage-apple dressing is a super shortcut.

Ingredients

2 lb. cranberry-pecan bread
6 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 Granny Smith apples
2 shallots
1 celery rib
2 tbsp. chopped sage
1 lb. bulk breakfast sausage
6 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes in a large roasting pan and toast for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until slightly dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a large, deep skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples, shallots, celery, and sage and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are lightly browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage pieces and cook over high heat, breaking them up with a spoon, until they're browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of the stock and boil until nearly evaporated, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the sausage mixture to the bread along with the remaining 3 cups of stock. Stir until evenly moistened. Transfer the dressing to a large, buttered baking dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Cover the dressing with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes longer, until the dressing is browned around the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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