Stuffing with Sausage and Sage

Ingredients

• 10 cups cubed day-old bread (French, sourdough, or white bread)
• 1 lb chicken sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (for a sweet contrast)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for added crunch)