Apple and Turkey Sausage Dressing

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 50 min

Makes 4 to 6 servings

I got this recipe from Pat and Gina Neely of Food Network, but I’ve added my own flair to it. My kids don’t eats pork sausage,so I substitute italian turkey sausage for their comfort. Plus turkey is delicious!

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1lb Italian sausage
1 med yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled & chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped sage
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
1/2 c burbon
1 1/4 lb store bought cornbread stuffing
2 cups turkey or chicken broth or stock
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat olive oil over med-high heat in 12 inch skillet.
3
Cook sausage for 5-to-7 minutes until brown Add veggies and saute until soften. Add salt and pepper. Mix in apples, thyme, and sage and saute for another 2 minutes. Add bourbon. - Remove pan from flame. Allow to simmer until bourbon is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, add cornbread stuffing, parsley, chicken stock,and eggs. Mix well. Mix in vegetable mixture. Combine and stir well. Add to large casserold dish and bake for 30 minutes.

Source: Pat & Gina Neely, Askale's flair