Makes 8 Servings of Savory Sausage Dressing or Stuffing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound Italian bulk sausage
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups plain dry bread cubes or unseasoned stuffing croutons
Preparation:
In a large pan, over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it in small pieces as it cooks. Drain off the grease. Add butter, onion, celery, mushrooms, and saute for about 5 minutes or until the onions soften. Stir in broth, herbs, salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.Add bread cubes to a large mixing bowl and pour over the hot broth mixture; mix well. Transfer to a buttered two-quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 minutes, or until top is golden-brown.
