Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing
5 T. unsalted butter, softened
10 C. unseasoned dry bread cubes
1 T. olive oil
3/4 lb. mild Italian sausages
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, wiped or brushed clean, stems trimmed, and quartered
1 large yellow onion (about 12 oz.), chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 large ribs celery, chopped
1/2 C. fresh minced parsley
1 T. fresh thyme leaves
1 T. minced fresh sage
1 t. salt
freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 C. chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
Preheat oven to 350�F. Coat deep 9 x 13-inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon
butter. Place bread cubes in very large mixing bowl. In 10-inch saute pan, heat
oil over medium-high and swirl to coat pan. Cook sausages until browned on all
sides. Remove and let cool. Drain all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add mushrooms to
pan and saute, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add
to bread.
Return pan to heat and add remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Swirl to coat pan and
add onion, carrots and celery. Saute, stirring frequently, until soft and
lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add parsley, thyme, sage, salt and few grinds
pepper, and saute 1 more minute. Combine mixture with bread.
Cut sausages into 1/4-inch rounds and add to stuffing. Add beaten eggs and stock
and mix well. Place stuffing in prepared pan and bake uncovered until top is
lightly browned and crusty, about 1 hour. (If you have room, bake stuffing while
turkey roasts. Otherwise, bake it beforehand and reheat once turkey is out.)
Makes 12 servings.
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