Croissant Sausage & Apple Stuffing🥐🍎

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Rip croissants into 1-inch pieces until you have 8 cups worth. Spread the croissant pieces on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy. Set aside. In a pan on medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1.5 cups of finely diced celery, and 1 cup of diced carrots to the pan with the sausage. Cook until the onions are soft. Then add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped sage, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 2 cups of diced apples, and 1/3 cup of dry white wine. Season with chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for about 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and chicken bouillon until smooth. Add the cooled sausage mixture and all of the toasted croissant pieces to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter. Add the stuffing mixture to the prepared dish and press it in evenly. Bake covered at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy!