Sausage & Apple Skillet
A comforting dish that combines spicy Italian sausage and sweet apples, creating a savory and aromatic skillet meal perfect for weeknight dinners or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2–3 medium apples (mix of sweet and tart varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice sausage into ½-inch rounds, cut apples into quarters and slice thinly, and chop the onion.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the onions: Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent and caramelized.
- Incorporate the apples and rosemary: Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until apples soften and caramelize.
- Season it up: Add salt and pepper to taste, with optional spices.
- Finish cooking: Ensure everything is heated through and combined well.
Notes
Serve directly from the pan and pair with crusty bread or buttery mashed potatoes. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or sausage types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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