Sausage and Apple Dressing

• 2 slices day-old white or whole wheat bread, crusts removed
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped sage, plus whole leaves to garnish
• 1 lb (450g) bulk pork sausage
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and shredded
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• A few whole cranberries, to garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2. Cut the bread into 1/2 in (13mm) pieces.
3. Place in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with the stock, and let stand 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Mash the soaked bread with a fork, then stir in the beaten egg.
5. Stir in the shallots and sage.
6. Add the sausage and apple and season with salt and pepper.
7. Mix until well combined.
8. Oil an 11 x 8in (28 x 20cm) baking dish.
9. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the dish.
10. Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is browned.
11. Garnish with the sage leaves and cranberries.
12. Serve hot, from the dish.

white, chicken, egg, shallots, sage, pork sausage, apple, salt, whole cranberries

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sausage-and-apple-dressing (may not work)