Dried Fruit and Smoked Sausage Stuffing

Culinary Setting
Home
Meal Type
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Cooking Style
Bake
Product
Turkey Sausage

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 c chopped shallots

1 (6-oz) package seasoned cornbread stuffing mix

1 c chopped red apple

1/4 lb SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE, chopped

3/4 c California raisins

1 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 tsp dried marjoram leaves

1 tsp dried rubbed sage

1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed

1/2 tsp sweet basil

1/4 tsp ground bay leaf

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 c apple or white grape juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes.

Stir in bread cubes, apple, sausage, raisins and seasonings. Cook 1 minute, stirring until well blended.

Remove from heat. Gradually add juice, stirring until lightly moistened.

Turn into buttered 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake in a preheated 350 degree F for 45 minutes until heated through and the food thermometer reaches 165 degrees F when inserted in the center of the casserole.