How My Grandmother’s Savory Sausage Stuffing Recipe Became

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, bulk or casings removed
• 1 loaf crusty bread (10-12 ounces), cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)