Sage and Sausage Stuffing
I didn't go home for Thanksgiving this year. Instead, my friends met me Chicago and we created our own Thanksgiving meal. My friend got this recipe from a cookbook and we decided to make it. The verdict? A win! A recipe I will add to the cookbook. Serves 10-12 people Ingredients - 2.5 lbs (about 2 loaves) high quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread, cut into 3/4 inch dice (about 5 quarts) - 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter - 1.5 pounds sage sausage, removed from casings (I used Italian sausage) - 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups) - 4 large celery stalks, finely chopped (about 2 cups) - 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated (about 2 teaspoons) - 3/4 cup minced fresh sage (or 2 teaspoons dried sage) - 4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken or turkey stock - 3 large eggs - 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Adjust oven racks to lower- and ...