This stuffing is a much healthier version of the traditional stuffing. It swaps out cauliflower crumbles for bread and poultry apple sausage for the typical sausage called for in recipes.
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
10 oz. package fresh mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 head cauliflower, roughly grated on largest hole or pulsed in food processor to make "rice-like pellets;" if buying in store, use 4 cups cauliflower rice/crumbles
1 apple, finely chopped
2 T. minced fresh thyme
2 T. minced fresh sage
1 t. kosher salt
3/4 lb. poultry apple sausage, cooked, chopped or sliced
1 - 2 T. whipped butter
1 egg, beaten
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Liberally coat a large pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add onion, pepper, and celery; saute 6 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute 3 minutes. Add cauliflower crumbled/riced, apple, thyme, sage, salt, and sausage. Mix well to combine; cook 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Add whipped butter; mix; add egg and mix.
Transfer to baking pan; bake 40 minutes until top is browned.
12 servings
serving size: 1/2 cup