stuff that bird italian style

Name: Stuff That Bird Italian Style
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) italian sausage, casings removed (or as i use, pork sausage); 1 large onion, diced; 7 - ribs of celery diced; 6 ounce(s) bacon; 6 cup(s) stale bread, cubed; 3 cup(s) cornbread, cubed; 1/2 cup(s) cold butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon(s) sage, dried (more if fresh 3tbsp); 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) poultry seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) salt (or less) depending on your stock (i use unsalted); 2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup(s) pine nuts; 4-5 cup(s) chicken stock

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Sherry Peyton

Las Cruces, NM

Updated on Oct 16, 2011

This is an Italian dressing for Turkey. I don't stuff birds, although if you wish to, be my guest. I got this several years ago from GMA on a "dressing" challenge. It didn't win, but it got my attention. I've changed it some. It's different, and yet, very recognizable as a top-notch dressing. If you like it, see more of my recipes at http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds italian sausage, casings removed (or as i use, pork sausage)
1 large onion, diced
7 - ribs of celery diced
6 ounces bacon
6 cups stale bread, cubed
3 cups cornbread, cubed
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sage, dried (more if fresh 3tbsp)
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon salt (or less) depending on your stock (i use unsalted)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup pine nuts
4-5 cups chicken stock

How To Make stuff that bird italian style

Step 1

Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and saute until fat rendered. Remove and pour off excess fat drippings. Saute sausage, onion and celery until softened and mostly done.

Step 2

As to the cornbread and bread cubes. I make my own. I often have cornbread made in the freezer from chili dinners and I just defrost it. The bread dries almost over night. Don't let it get too hard before you slice it into cubes with a bread knife. (Or buy Jiffy mixes or bagged cubes if you desire) I really think homemade is better
Step 3

Add all the ingredients into a large bowl except for the chicken broth. Stir until everything seems evenly distributed.
Step 4

Place in a buttered baking dish and add broth until when a spoon is pressed down on the dressing, you can see liquid. Don't get it too wet. You can always add more.
Step 5

You can make the night before and refrigerate at this point. Bring to room temperature before reheating.
Step 6

If your baking dish is about 2-3 inches deep, 350 for a hour is about right. Covered.
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