Raisin, Pecan and Sausage Stuffing

AuthorCalifornia Raisins
RatingDifficultyIntermediate
Yields6 Servings
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
 6 oz ground pork sausage
 ½ cup finely chopped onion
 ¼ cup finely chopped celery
 6 oz seasoned cornbread stuffing mix
 ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
 ¾ cup California raisins
 1 ½ tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
 ¼ tsp crumbled dried thyme
 Ground nutmeg; to taste
 Freshly ground pepper; to taste
 ¾ cup chicken broth
Procedure
1

In heavy 10 or 12-inch skillet, fry sausage over moderate heat until lightly browned. Stir frequently with a fork to breakup any lumps. Remove with slotted spoon to 1 1/2-quart buttered baking dish. Remove all except 1 or 2 tablespoons fat from skillet; add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to baking dish with sausage. Add cornbread, pecans, raisins, parsley, thyme, seasonings and chicken broth to baking dish. Toss together gently but thoroughly. Cover baking dish and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until heated through.

CategoryCooking Method

Ingredients

Ingredients
 6 oz ground pork sausage
 ½ cup finely chopped onion
 ¼ cup finely chopped celery
 6 oz seasoned cornbread stuffing mix
 ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
 ¾ cup California raisins
 1 ½ tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
 ¼ tsp crumbled dried thyme
 Ground nutmeg; to taste
 Freshly ground pepper; to taste
 ¾ cup chicken broth

Directions

Procedure
1

In heavy 10 or 12-inch skillet, fry sausage over moderate heat until lightly browned. Stir frequently with a fork to breakup any lumps. Remove with slotted spoon to 1 1/2-quart buttered baking dish. Remove all except 1 or 2 tablespoons fat from skillet; add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to baking dish with sausage. Add cornbread, pecans, raisins, parsley, thyme, seasonings and chicken broth to baking dish. Toss together gently but thoroughly. Cover baking dish and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until heated through.

Notes

Raisin, Pecan and Sausage Stuffing