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Thanksgiving Stuffing Topped Hummus

This Thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus takes all the flavors of a traditional stuffing and places it right on top of flavorful hummus. So easy to make and full of flavor your whole family will love it! 

Thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus on a white plate

Are you looking for a super simple Thanksgiving appetizer to feed your guests while they wait for dinner?

This Thanksgiving stuffing-topped hummus takes arguably the best part of a Thanksgiving feast–the sausage stuffing–and generously sprinkles it on top of smooth and creamy hummus. 

Using some help from the grocery store, with pre-made hummus, this appetizer takes less than 20 minutes to whip together!

Serve with some pita chips, crackers, carrots, or celery, it’s up to you!

Your guests will love nibbling on this Thanksgiving stuffing topped with hummus. 

thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus with crusty bread

Ingredients for Thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus

  • Hummus – Feel free to use your favorite store-bought variety!
  • Herbs – Fresh is best! Rosemary, thyme, and sage are the perfect combo of herbs that will fill the air with the familiar smells of Thanksgiving.
  • Dried cranberries – These dried cranberries are the perfect amount of sweet and tart.
  • Spicy Italian sausage – Spicy Italian sausage will give a nice kick to our hummus!
  • Shallot – A shallot is a delicate onion flavor and works well with the other ingredients here.
  • Celery – A traditional stuffing ingredient, that brings freshness to the stuffing. 
  • Apple – I use a tart apple here, like Granny Smith, both to bring tartness to the stuffing and also because it will hold its shape and won’t get mealy in texture like other varieties.

Vegetarian friendly

If you need a vegetarian appetizer for Thanksgiving, you can easily modify this Thanksgiving stuffing topped with hummus!

There are a wide variety of great choices when it comes to meat substitutes these days at most major grocery stores. 

Replace the Italian sausage with your favorite meat-substitute crumbles or sausage, they all work well in this recipe.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Topped Hummus on a plate with bread in the background

Make ahead!

Thanksgiving is all about enjoying your day with your guests, so plan ahead to make that day go as smoothly as possible!

You could easily make the stuffing mixture the day before, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

When you’re ready to serve it, simply place it in a microwave-safe dish covered loosely with a damp paper towel and heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated thoroughly, and then top your hummus!

Storage and leftovers

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keep in mind, since the stuffing and the hummus are now combined, it will have to be eaten cold, but it’s still delicious!

thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus on a white plate with a green napkin underneath

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Topped Hummus

This Thanksgiving stuffing topped hummus takes all the flavors of a traditional stuffing and places it right on top of flavorful hummus. So easy to make and full of flavor your whole family will love it! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces plain hummus
  • 1/3 pound spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 celery stalk small dice
  • 1 small shallot small dice
  • 1/2 tart apple small dice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spread hummus out onto a platter leaving a space in the middle of the hummus to be topped, set aside. 
  • In a 12-inch frying pan add sausage and set over medium-high heat. 
  • Break up the sausage while cooking. When the sausage is almost done add in the celery, shallot, apple, dried cranberries, sage, rosemary, and thyme. 
  • Continue cooking until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables have just started to soften. 
  • Taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper. 
  • Top the hummus with the warm sausage mixture. 
  • Serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer recipes, hummus recipes, hummus toppings, thanksgiving recipes
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Recipe Rating




Beth

Saturday 9th of November 2019

I am so loving this fusion recipe - way to bring these two dishes together in a clever and delicious way! Love the sausage in the stuffing - gives it so much flavor!

Nellie Tracy

Saturday 9th of November 2019

I have never thought of this but it is such a great idea and tastes so good!

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