MAKEOVER SAUSAGE PECAN STUFFING

Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing image

Nothing about this moist, pecan-topped stuffing says "lighter." Fabulous flavors! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old white bread, cubed
1 large tart apple, chopped
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, fennel seed, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, apple, sage, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges