Turkey Sausage And Pear Stuffing

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf whole grain bread, cut into cubes (4 cups)
• 1 lb turkey sausage, sweet italian-style
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 bosc pear, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f lightly oil a 9-by 13-inch baking dish. place bread crumbs in a large bowl.
• 2 remove sausage from the casings and break into 1/2-inch pieces. heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. transfer to the bowl with bread cubes.
• 3 return the skillet to the heat. add 2 tablespoons of the broth and, using a wooden spoon, scrape and browned bits of sausage from the bottom of the skillet. add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, celery and onion; cook until softened, about 6 minutes. add pear and sage; cook 2 more minutes.
• 4 transfer vegetable mixture to the bowl with the bread and sausage. add egg and stir to combine. add remaining broth, parsley, salt and pepper; mix well. spread stuffing evenly in baking dish. bake until top is crispy and stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes.