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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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It may seem a little early, but soon many of us will be preparing our Thanksgiving menus. This recipe gives an Italian twist to the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing). Ingredients:
italian stuffing |
ingredients |
4 and 1/2 lbs of cubed bread.. i use 2-3 day old italian bread. |
2 stalks of celery, diced |
1/2 pound of italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
2 medium onions, diced |
1 tsp of crushed red pepper |
2 tbl of rosemary |
2 tbl of dried oregano |
4 tbl of dried sage |
fresh peel of one lemon, grated |
1 qt. of chicken broth |
6 eggs |
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley |
salt, to taste |
extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage into a bowl and drain fat, but reserve the fat. Stir bread cubes, and seasonings into the sausage.
2. Pour reserved sausage drippings and a little olive oil into a large skillet, and heat. Add onions and celery - cook until they are tender and golden. Add onions and celery to the stuffing.
3. In medium bowl, beat eggs well. Stir into the stuffing mixture. Slowly stir in chicken broth, and mix well. If stuffing seems too dry, add just a little extra virgin oil. Be sure the dressing does not become soggy.
4. For dressing, place mixture in greased baking pan, and bake at 325F for 40 minutes. For stuffing, fill breast cavity of turkey, and bake turkey as recommended.
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