UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH

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With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it "Unstuffing" since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes or dry cubed bread
2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl; add stuffing cubes and enough broth to moisten. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.