Savory Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 2 packages (12 ounces each) JOHNSONVILLE® All Natural Fresh Italian Sweet Ground Sausage
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 package (12-14 ounces) herb seasoned stuffing cubes
• 2 to 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the celery, onions and carrots. Cook and stir 5-10 minutes longer, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in sage and thyme.
3. In a large bowl combine the stuffing cubes and sausage mixture.
4. Stir in broth, eggs and parsley; toss to combine.
5. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
6. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°F and top is lightly browned.