APRICOT ORANGE STUFFING/DRESSING

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My sister's MIL made this for Thanksgiving dinner. It was so good, I had to ask her for the recipe. This stuffing has Grand Marnier in it and believe me, it changes this dressing from the same ol' ho-hum to FABULOUS. Note, you can substitute ready-made bread cubes for the fresh, if so desired.

Provided by Lusil

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups cubed sourdough bread
1 tablespoon dried thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup dried apricot, halved
3/4 cup Grand Marnier
1 lb turkey sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon dried sage
1 diced granny smith apple
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Toss bread with thyme, salt, pepper and half of the oil.
  • Spread on baking sheet and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes; place in a bowl.
  • Bring the apricots and the Grand Marnier liqueur just to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking up clumps.
  • Transfer to the bread bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Place the remaining oil and butter in a pot and wilt the onions, celery, garlic and sage over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring.
  • Add mixture to bread along with the apples, cherries, apricots and Grand Marnier.
  • Toss well.
  • Drizzle the chicken broth over all to moisten as desired; adjusting the seasonings.
  • For stuffing, cool completely then stuff the turkey.
  • For dressing, bake for 45 minutes covered with foil.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 456.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 10.3

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