Savory Wild Mushroom & Sausage Stuffing
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes • Serves: 12
1 package (1 pound) Jimmy Dean® sage premium pork sausage, thawed if necessary
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) cremini mushrooms, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) portobello mushroom caps, chopped
1 package (3.5 ounces) shiitake mushrooms, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 (14-ounce) loaf French baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 minutes or until browned, breaking up sausage with side of spoon; with slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out skillet.
2. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
3. In large bowl, gently toss baguette, stock, salt, pepper, sausage and celery mixture; transfer to prepared dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake stuffing 30 minutes; remove foil and bake 15 minutes or until top is golden brown. Makes about 12 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cup):
212 Calories, 11g Fat (4g Saturated), 28mg Cholesterol, 605mg Sodium,
20g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 9g Protein
Dietitian’s Dish Tip(s):
Consider using whole-grain bread or a mix of whole-grain and white bread. Whole grains add fiber, vitamins and minerals to your dish, helping to make it more filling and heart-healthy.
