Pecan and Sausage Stuffing

Toasting nuts brings out more crunch and flavor. When combined with sausage and apples in this recipe, the pecans make this stuffing outstanding.


Pecan and Sausage Stuffing

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Servings: Makes about 8 cups
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    bulk pork sausage
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    chopped onion
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  • 1 cup
    chopped celery
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  • beaten eggs
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  • 1 tablespoon
    ground sage
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  • 2 teaspoons
    poultry seasoning
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  • 1 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 4 cups
    crumbled corn bread
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  • 3 cups
    dry white bread cubes
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  • 2 cups
    finely chopped, peeled cooking apples
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  • 1 cup
    chopped pecans, toasted
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  • 1/2 cup
    snipped dried apricots
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    chicken broth
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, and celery till meat is no longer pink. Do not drain; set aside.
2.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add corn bread and bread cubes; toss till coated. Add the cooked sausage mixture, apples, pecans and apricots. Add broth, tossing lightly to mix and moisten.
3.
Place the stuffing in a lightly greased 3-quart casserole. Cover and bake in a 375 degree s Foven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or till golden and an instant read thermometer inserted near the center registers 165 degrees F. Makes about 8 cups (10 to 12 servings.)

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 883 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 9%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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