Ina’s Herb Apple Stuffing Casserole – Cooking Aboard with Jill

Ingredients

• 6-7 cups of stuffing cubes (I used Aleia's gluten free)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 8 oz sweet Italian sausage, ground
• 1 ½ cups yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced (3 large or 4 small stalks)
• 1 cup applesauce, plain and unsweetened
• 2 tbsp sherry (optional)
• 1 tbsp rosemary, minced
• ½ cup parsley, finely chopped (or ¼ cup dried)
• 4 large or 6 regular sized eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken or turkey stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp Thyme