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Apple and Sausage Sac Sacs Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup chicken broth

Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, diced apples, onion, celery, parsley, sage, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add bread crumbs and beaten eggs to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Slowly pour chicken broth into the mixture and stir until it is moistened.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture and form into balls.
7. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the sac sacs are golden brown and cooked through.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 16 sac sacs.

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 180
- Total fat: 9g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Total carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 9g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground pork or turkey can be substituted for ground sausage.
- Panko bread crumbs can be substituted for regular bread crumbs.
- Chicken broth can be substituted for vegetable broth.

Variations:
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Use dried cranberries or raisins instead of apples for a sweeter flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use a measuring cup to ensure that the sac sacs are all the same size.
- If the mixture is too dry, add more chicken broth.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more bread crumbs.
- Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover sac sacs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the sac sacs on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the sac sacs on a platter with a sprig of fresh parsley on top.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or sage.

Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of red wine or a cold beer.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Green salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sac sacs are too dry, add more chicken broth to the mixture.
- If the sac sacs are too wet, add more bread crumbs to the mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sac sacs until they are golden brown and cooked through to ensure that they are safe to eat.

Food history:
- Sac sacs are a traditional French dish that originated in the region of Brittany.

Flavor profiles:
- The sac sacs have a savory and slightly sweet flavor from the combination of ground sausage and diced apples.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the sac sacs as an appetizer or as a main course with a side dish.

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Spicy