Italian All Natural Ground Sausage Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sausage stuffing is the great side dish for so many meals. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package johnsonville® mild italian sausage (ground or de-cased links) |
1/4 cup olive oil, separated |
2 loaves focaccia bread (12 oz. each), cut into 1-inch cubes |
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper |
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded |
1 small green pepper, diced |
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped |
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped |
5 large leaves fresh basil, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 cups water |
1/4 cup butter |
Directions:
1. In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil until no longer pink; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the remaining oil. Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat.
3. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until crisp and a lightly browned, stirring once. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
4. In a very large bowl, combine the bread cubes, reserved sausage, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
5. Combine eggs and water; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat.
6. Transfer to a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until hot.
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