"Cranberry Sausage Stuffing (dressing) is a classic Thanksgiving side dish with toasted pecans, sage and celery. Here's how to make ahead the day before...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound of whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 8 cups)
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½ cup pecans
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 stalks of celery with leaves, finely chopped
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2 large shallots, minced
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8-ounces cooked crumbled italian or breakfast sausage or fully-cooked chicken breakfast sausage, diced
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½ cup dried cranberries
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¼ cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (see ingredient note*)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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2 eggs
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2 cups unsalted chicken or turkey stock (see ingredient note*)