DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE SAUSAGE STUFFING

Delicious Pineapple Sausage Stuffing image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Christmas

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 (12 ounce) package pork sausage
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 -4 cloves fresh minced garlic (optional)
8 cups fresh white bread, torn into small pieces
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pineapple (I use fresh pineapple, but chunks or rings can be used, just drain well)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon sage
salt and pepper

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, over med-high heat, cook pork until browned; drain, set aside.
In another skillet, melt butter.
Stir in celery, onion and garlic (if using).
Cook about 10 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
In a bowl, stir together the bread, cooked sausage, celery, onion, pineapple, cranberries, pecans, parsley, oregano, sage, salt and pepper.
Pour into a lightly-greased 3-quart casserole dish; cover the casserole.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.2, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 122.2, Sodium 961.3, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.9, Protein 16.4