SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH CARAMELIZED LEEKS & ONIONS

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Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 - 16 ounce loaf of crusty French bread, cut into 1/2 or 3/4 inch cubes (or be a slacker like me and pick up a 16 ounce bag of unseasoned bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 1/4 pounds bulk pork breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
3 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)
2 large carrots, peeled, diced (or given a whirl in your food processor)
1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed and diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (packed) golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
6 large eggs, beaten to blend
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • If using a loaf of French Spread bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet; let stand uncovered at room temperature to dry overnight. Stir fennel seeds in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer fennel seeds to small bowl. Cook sausage in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking up with back of fork, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl (leave drippings in the pan). Add butter to drippings in skillet; melt over medium-high heat. Transfer fennel seeds to small bowl. Cook sausage in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking up with back of fork, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl (leave drippings in the pan). Add butter to drippings in skillet; melt over medium-high heat. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl with sausage. Stir in raisins, sage, and thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish. Mix bread cubes and broth into sausage-vegetable mixture. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper; mix in eggs. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake until stuffing is heated through, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

md emrin
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Ifedayo Sonubi
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Alex Rinna
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This stuffing is a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your holiday meal.


Arslan Zameer
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I love that this stuffing is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Karam Elahi
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish.


Ray Bargelt
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I've made this stuffing with both Italian sausage and breakfast sausage and both were delicious.


Ashan Ali
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Shehzad Aslam
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I added some chopped apples to this stuffing and it was delicious.


Janessa Cardenas
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This stuffing is a nice change from the traditional bread stuffing.


Anyim Marvelous
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I've never made stuffing before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


Krr Kjm
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This stuffing is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chandra Thapa
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time.


Manar Mostafa
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Bela Man (Bela man)
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The caramelized leeks and onions really make this stuffing special.


Nishan animates
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables.


cream cookie
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it always turns out perfect.


okocha amaechi
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This stuffing is a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your holiday meal.


Porosh Telecom
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Made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Self Defender
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This stuffing is incredible. The caramelized leeks and onions add a sweet and savory flavor that is so delicious.