SOURDOUGH STUFFING WITH SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

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I make this stuffing every year for Thanksgiving. The sourdough bread gives it a great flavor and the artichoke hearts and mushrooms keep it moist. It's nice to add a little extra broth if you aren't cooking it in the turkey.

Provided by Finneus Fudge

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb loaf sourdough bread
1 lb bulk sausage
8 tablespoons butter
10 ounces baby bella mushrooms, rough chop
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -4 stalks celery & leaves, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, cut into large pieces
10 -12 fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Cut or tear the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread it evenly on 2 baking sheets.
  • Toast the bread in the oven until completely dry and beginning to crisp and brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Saute sausage in large pan over medium high heat until browned.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Add the mushrooms and a few pinches of salt and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add celery, onion, and 2 more tablespoons butter.
  • Once the butter has melted, cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts.
  • Add sage and remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Add chicken broth to skillet and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
  • Pour the chicken broth mixture over the bread cubes and toss to combine until the bread cubes absorb the liquid.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Bake in the center of the oven until heated through and the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the stuffing from the oven and allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 739.8, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 19.4

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