Best Stuffing Ever

Makes 10-15

We’ve tried many a traditional turkey day stuffing and this one is by far the best. We’ve added some things to it to make it even better.

ingredients

1 1/2 lbs of sweet or sage Italian sausage (cooked and drained)
2 T olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
7 large celery ribs, chipped
5 garlic cloves minced
6 cups of day old, finely diced, good sourdough bread.
3 cups unsweetened cornbread, crumbled (sweetened is fine too if that’s all you have, the Jiff cheapo boxes work just fine)
1/2 cup butter cubed, cold
1 T ground sage
1 1/2 T poultry seasoning
2 cups shredded Italian cheese mix, or Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup toasted pine nuts
1 box chicken broth
2 T fresh sage

1
- Heat oil and add onion, celery and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
2
-Mix together breads, 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts in large mixing bowl. Add cheeses and cooked sausage to breads. Mix together with dried seasonings.
3
-Add sauteed veg with all pan drippings.
4
-Slowly add broth and stir until mixed thoroughly. The consistency should not be soupy, but very moist. If not, add more broth.
5
-Place in extra deep 9x13in greased pan.
6
-Dot the top with cubed butter and cover with foil. Bake at 375 for 45min.
7
-Remove foil and bake another 15 min. or until slightly crusted on the edges.
8
-Top with remaining pine nuts, chopped fresh sage, and some more Parmesan cheese.