Farmhouse Breakfast Sausage Stuffing

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with butter
3. Place the bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Remove the bread cubes and place in a large bowl.
4. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt the butter and add the onions, celery and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Add to the bowl with the bread cubes.
5. In the same pan, cook the sausage over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned and cooked through, breaking up sausage while cooking. Pieces should be no larger than ¼-1/2-inch. Add to the bread cubes and vegetables.
6. Combine the chicken stock, egg, parsley, salt, sage and pepper. Pour over the bread mixture and mix until bread is soft and moistened.
7. Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish.
8. Bake, covered, for 65-75 minutes or until internal temperate reaches 165 degrees. If you like a crispy top, remove foil for the last 30 minutes.