Thursday, November 18, 2010

A Special Dressing

SAUSAGE-APPLE-PECAN DRESSING
SERVES 8-10

1 Loaf thick sliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Pound bulk mild pork sausage
6 Slices bacon, chopped
1 Large onion, chopped
1Cup Celery, chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1Cup Pecans, chopped
2Cups Chicken broth
1Cup Chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoon Rubbed sage
1teaspoon Dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4teaspoon Pepper


Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 225degrees for 1 hour. Stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Cook sausage and bacon in a heavy sauté pan until sausage crumbles; drain and reserve 3tablespoons of the grease. Cook the onion and celery in the 3 tablespoons of grease until tender. Add the pecans and cook an additional 3 minutes. Combine the sausage mixture, breadcrumbs, chicken broth and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; spoon into a lightly greased 13X9X2 baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 30 minutes.

© Chef Johnny 2001

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