PECAN SAUSAGE STUFFING

Pecan Sausage Stuffing image

Apple and sausage keep every bite of this stuffing moist and delicious, while toasted pecans add a bit of crunch. Fresh herbs are a nice touch, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 21 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
3 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed and toasted
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
2 to 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer., Add the bread cubes, apples, pecans, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and onion mixture to the sausage. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.