Apple, Butternut and Sausage Dressing Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound maple pork sausage
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
• 2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cooked long grain rice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed