Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog

Here is another great recipe that was sent over to us from the great folks at Taste of Home. This looks like the perfect Stuffing recipe to go along with Thanksgiving dinner!

Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe

•1 pound lean ground turkey
•2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
•2 celery ribs, chopped
•1 medium onion, chopped
•1 teaspoon fennel seed
•1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•3 garlic cloves, minced
•1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old white bread, cubed
•1 large tart apple, chopped
•2 teaspoons rubbed sage
•1-1/2 teaspoons salt
•1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
•1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
•2 large eggs
•1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
•1/2 cup chopped pecans

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, fennel seed, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, apple, sage, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings.

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