MOIST TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING

Moist Turkey Sausage Stuffing image

With tangy apricots and turkey sausage, this stuffing is a terrific mix of sweet and savory. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/4 cups chicken stock
1 package (12 ounces) crushed cornbread stuffing
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in the apricots, parsley, sage, poultry seasoning and pepper; cook 3 minutes longer., Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in cornbread stuffing; cook and stir until liquid is absorbed. Gently stir in cranberries; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges