Buttered Pecan, Cranberry and Apricot Sausage Stuffing Loaf

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Buttered Pecan, Cranberry and Apricot Sausage Stuffing Loaf
in Stuffed

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

butter , for greasing
4 pecan halves
5 bay leaves
85 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions , chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
50 g pecans , chopped
100 g fresh white breadcrumbs
140 g pork sausage ( or skinned sausages )
75 g ready-to-eat dried apricots
25 g dried cranberries or 25 g craisins
1 small orange , finely grated zest only
4 -6 sage leaves , finely chopped
1 large egg , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
475
Sugar
11g
Fat
37g
Buttered pecan, cranberry and apricot sausage stuffing loaf is a savoury dish that can be served as a side dish or enjoyed as a main. The pecans and cranberries lend a subtle sweetness to the bold flavours of the sausage and coriander. The loaf shape makes it easy to slice and serve, and the bay leaves add a touch of elegance to the presentation. This is a great dish to serve during the holiday season or any family gathering.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180 C or gas mark 4.
2.Grease a 600g loaf tin with butter. Lay the bay leaves in the base of the tin.
3.Melt the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the onions and fry gently for 8 minutes until softened.
4.Stir in the coriander and pecans, fry for 1 minute.
5.Remove from heat and stir in the sausage meat, apricots, cranberries, orange zest, sage and breadcrumbs. Season.
6.Add the beaten egg, and mix.
7.Spoon the stuffing mixture into the loaf tin and press it down firmly.
8.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the stuffing is cooked through.
9.Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out and slicing.

PROS

This buttered pecan, cranberry and apricot sausage stuffing loaf is a great alternative to traditional stuffing that is made with bread cubes.
The loaf shape makes it easy to slice and serve.

The dish is also very customizable, you can add or remove ingredients or adjust the seasoning to suit your own taste.

CONS

This dish is quite high in calories and fat due to the butter and sausage.
It might not be a good option for those on a low calorie or low fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish has a good amount of protein from the pork sausage and pecans.
Cranberries and apricots are both high in antioxidants, which can help to fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

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