Kittencal's Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This stuffing pairs well with my Kittencal's Perfect Roasted Whole Turkey (Great for Beginners), for an 18-20 pound turkey you will need to *double* the recipe, the amounts listed are for a 10-pound turkey - I strongly suggest to prepare this stuffing a day ahead as the flavors will combine together, this may also be baking in a casserole dish covered with foil in a 350 degree f oven for about 30-35 minutes - *note* for 6 cups bread cubes I use about half of an unsliced French bread (not a baguette) for a double recipe use all of the loaf :) Ingredients:
6 cups bread cubes (use a mixture of whole wheat and white bread) |
1 lb pork sausage (i use mild italian sausauges with casings removed) |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 small celery ribs, diced |
2 -3 teaspoons dried sage (start with 2 teaspoons adding in more to taste) |
2 teaspoons dried rosemary |
1 large apple (peeled, cored and chopped, use granny smith or golden delicious) |
1 cup dried craisin (or use dried cranberries) |
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 cup toasted pecans |
3/4-1 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup melted butter |
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread the bread cubes onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Bake about 6-7 minutes or until toasted evenly.
4. Transfer the bread cubes to a large bowl; set aside (this may be done a day ahead).
5. In a large skillet cook the pork sausage meat with onion, garlic and thyme until browned breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon while cooking.
6. Add in celery, sage and rosemary; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes.
7. Pour the sausage mixture over the toasted bread cubes in the bowl.
8. Add in chopped apple, craisins or dried cranberries, chopped fresh parsley and toasted nuts; toss well to combine and season with black pepper.
9. Drizzle the chicken stock and melted butter over the mixture; toss lightly to combine (if the mixture is too dry then add in a little more broth).
10. Spoon the mixture loosley into the whole turkey (do not pack in the stuffing you can bake any extra in a baking dish).
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