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Apple-Walnut Sausage Stuffing

Coming from an Italian family, I like to use lots of herbs and seasonings in my cooking. This treasured stuffing features Parmesan cheese, apples and walnuts.—Pamela Hewitt, Laguna Niguel, California

16 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
3 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
16 cups cubed day-old bread
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the celery, onions, sage and thyme in
butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a very large bowl;
cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set
aside.
In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer
pink; drain. Add to celery mixture. Add the bread cubes, apples,
broth and walnuts; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish (dish will be full). Cover

2 of 2

Apple-Walnut Sausage Stuffing (continued)

Directions (continued)

and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes
longer or until heated through and lightly browned. Yield: 16
servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 358 calories, 24 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 785 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.