"I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash, bacon and maple sausage! Now, it's one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. —Brenda Crouch, Ansley, Nebraska..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
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3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
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1 pound maple pork sausage
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4 celery ribs, chopped
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2 medium onions, chopped
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2 medium carrots, shredded
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6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
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2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
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1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
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1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
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6 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup cooked long grain rice
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1 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup butter, cubed