Spicy Sausage Stuffing
- Makes:
- 8 servings
- Time to Prepare:
- 0:15
- Time to Cook:
- 1:20
Ingredients
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8 cupToasted White Bread
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2 cupCanned Chicken Broth
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5 tblsButter
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1 tblsSugar, granulated
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2 largeOnions
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1 medRed Peppers, Sweet
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2 stalkCelery
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1 largeApples
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2 tspGround Thyme
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1 tspGround Sage
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1/2 tspRosemary
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12 ozCooked Italian Sausage
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1/4 cupParsley
Directions
1. Heat oven to 32 5 degrees Fahrenheit.2. Spread bread cubes in two large rimmed cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes until crisp and pale golden, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In 12" skillet heat 1/4 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons butter, and sugar to melt. Add onions, red pepper, and celery. Cook, covered, about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Uncover and cook 5 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until vegetables are browned and liquid is absorbed. Add apple, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Cook 1 minute longer, stirring well to mix. Transfer vegetable mixture to large bowl.
5. Wipe skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently until well browned. Using slotted spoon, drain from skillet. Add sausage to vegetables in bowl, along with remaining chicken broth. Toss well to mix.
6. Spoon stuffing mixture into prepared baking dish. Cut remaining butter into small pieces and dot over stuffing. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.