Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Nothing about this moist, pecan-topped stuffing says âlighter.â Fabulous flavors! âHealthy Cooking Test Kitchen Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey |
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms |
2 celery ribs, chopped |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon fennel seed |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old white bread, cubed |
1 large tart apple, chopped |
2 teaspoons rubbed sage |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 eggs |
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, fennel seed, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, apple, sage, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings.
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