SAUSAGE-HERB DRESSING

Sausage-Herb Dressing image

To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my slow cooker on the big day. It has stood the test two years running! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
1 medium sweet onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes (8 cups)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in coffee and seasonings; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing cubes. Transfer to a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through and edges are lightly browned, 2-2-1/2 hours, stirring once. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.