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Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing

Nothing about this moist, pecan-topped stuffing says ‘lighter.’ Fabulous flavors! —Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old white bread, cubed
1 large tart apple, chopped
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, fennel
seed, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until turkey is no longer
pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, apple, sage, salt, poultry

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Directions (continued)

seasoning and pepper. Whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread mixture
and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated
with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is
lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 226 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.