Episode 2.1 - Recipe - Italian Sausage & Green Apple Stuffing Bites

The Italian Sausage & Green Apple Stuffing Bites will make a delicious appetizer or weeknight dinner!  Makes approximately 12 little bites. 1 loaf Italian bread Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) Garlic powder Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 small yellow onion 1 stalks celery 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage 3 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 small bunch fresh parsley 1/2 Granny Smith apple 2 eggs 1/3 cup chicken broth Preheat the oven to 350°. Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 3 tablespoons of EVOO, and sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until toasted. Set aside. In a large saucepan, on medium heat, sauté the Italian sausage until browned, but not fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and turn heat back to medium. Dice the onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Mince the garlic, sage and parsley and add to the pan, cook for 2-3 more minutes. Add the sausage back in, stirring and breaking up the meat, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the eggs and chicken broth. Dice the apple into small pieces. In a very large bowl, transfer the croutons. Add everything else into the bowl with the croutons, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss. Grease one 12-cup muffin pan with butter. Pack the stuffing into the muffin cups and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Take out of the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a thin silicon spatula or small knife and get them out. Serve warm. Mangia! Gia’s Italian Kitchen brings friends & family together through personalized instruction with the most amazing Italian recipes from our family in Northern Italy! Find out more about how we can connect you to loved ones:  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #experience #foodie #food #instruction #womenownedbusiness Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!