Sausage Bread Stuffing

Recipe By: N. Jay Sorensen, RD
Serving Size: 24 Preparation Time: 0:20
Categories: Sauces, Stocks & Accompaniments
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1 pound Italian sausage — hot
8 tablespoons butter
2 each onion — coarsely chopped
2 each celery ribs — coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups turkey stock
2 each eggs
¼ cup fresh parsley — chopped fine
12 cups bread stuffing cubes
In a large saucepan cook the sausage over medium high heat, breaking into small pieces with a spoon, until cooked thoroughly. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a large bowl. Meanwhile, add 6 tablespoons butter, onions, and celery to the saucepan and cook over medium high heat, stirring, until tender. Season with sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Add turkey broth and bring to a simmer. Beat eggs with parsley in a bowl. Begin combining sausage, bread stuffing cubes, egg mixture, then gradually add vegetable broth mixture and toss. Transfer to a butter baking dish and dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375°F for 30-minutes; uncover and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Makes about 14 cups, or enough for a 20-pound turkey with some left over.