Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing Recipe

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Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 40 60

1 pkg Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage (ground or links with casings removed)
1/4 cup olive oil, separated
2 loaves focaccia bread (12 oz. each), cut into 1-in. cubes
1 tsp. coarse ground pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
5 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water or white wine
1/4 cup butter, cubed

In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tbsp. olive oil until no longer pink; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the remaining oil. Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until crisp and a lightly browned, stirring once. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
In a very large bowl, combine the bread cubes, reserved sausage, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic. Combine eggs and water; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until hot.

Originally published as Traditional Italian Sausage Stuffing in Johnsonville® Sausage