Sausage, Thyme & Mushroom Dressing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCnPJjTeyR7j2Eflz2pKpNzvXiz1f_5HovwYstcYxwdTij9pbVbpkkIT109I57oKNTwnwlVsFDwAjMV51to7PHGUIAl9IB65MNAda7iMk7WUBMV1G99kTOGMHOdOZQLu1mX2-1ZMG6GNm/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCnPJjTeyR7j2Eflz2pKpNzvXiz1f_5HovwYstcYxwdTij9pbVbpkkIT109I57oKNTwnwlVsFDwAjMV51to7PHGUIAl9IB65MNAda7iMk7WUBMV1G99kTOGMHOdOZQLu1mX2-1ZMG6GNm/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was just thinking about what I should make this weekend for my Grandma's family Thanksgiving, and I thought about this yummy Sausage Stuffing from last year... it might make a repeat appearance!<br /><br />......<br /><br />Last Sunday we got together for "Thanksgiving" with my Grandma's family - extended family.  My Grandma came from a family of 8 brothers and sisters.  Every year they (along with their children, their children's children, and so on...) get together for a family reunion in the church basement for a potluck Thanksgiving dinner.  Now, it is a great time for us to see our cousins and for our kids to play together.<br /><br />Last year I brought a chocolate meringue pie.  This year, I decided to go the savory route and put a new spin on traditional stuffing/dressing by adding sausage.  I loved the extra spice and flavor it added.  Since turkey can sometimes be a little bland, this is the perfect way to add real flavor to the Thanksgiving plate.<br /><br />*Note, this photo was pre-baking.  We had to mad-dash out the door as soon as it was done, so I forgot to take a picture.  The end result was nicely browned on top and moist inside.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sausage, Herb & Mushroom Dressing</span> (serves 8-10)<i></i><br /><br />1 pound of sausage <br />16 cups of sourdough bread cubes, 1-inch<br />1 stick of butter<br />2 cups of yellow onions, 1/2 inch dice<br />1 cup of celery, 1/2 inch dice<br />2 cups of mushrooms, sliced<br />2 tablespoons of flat-leaf parsley, chopped<br />2 tablespoons of thyme, minced<br />6 sage leaves, julienned <br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br />1 tablespoon of pepper<br />3 cups of chicken stock (plus more, depending on bread)<br />2 eggs<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DOfoRsop4IBa9fhFj4VuD58iG0R-fkp0oFae404iwYNX-72lpeEsNDHt3id2aiq1y6c6TerySgWzrPkk8s6w9FAa9LbfhGnpoYK0kIw4B1szwL41nNNZgeJKQenwEZZKzAYBJeD0jY2j/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DOfoRsop4IBa9fhFj4VuD58iG0R-fkp0oFae404iwYNX-72lpeEsNDHt3id2aiq1y6c6TerySgWzrPkk8s6w9FAa9LbfhGnpoYK0kIw4B1szwL41nNNZgeJKQenwEZZKzAYBJeD0jY2j/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Toast bread on a baking sheet for 6 minutes. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzseK0Vp4piMQ6Pw9bXjCZJ0a0gYutY2SyeETU_c712R3ev-fxW7MZN5j9piPLGEp60nH8GSs5vu4qZi4Ka1ErCQPARIWATcuTf8-qo2wcxmH3FAkVR_oXZptX-_6YyxKHNzbODKZtX26/s1600/IMG_4070.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzseK0Vp4piMQ6Pw9bXjCZJ0a0gYutY2SyeETU_c712R3ev-fxW7MZN5j9piPLGEp60nH8GSs5vu4qZi4Ka1ErCQPARIWATcuTf8-qo2wcxmH3FAkVR_oXZptX-_6YyxKHNzbODKZtX26/s1600/IMG_4070.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Brown sausage, remove from fat and drain on a paper towel. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtE7080zfqgwnFytKK-GcHYbFqTZgRgK4WtnPq-XAX5KpqA-2m8tve7n-0KvEYALM4eUajPNQ_AMA21PXbmk5CfgQDE5PQOELQv47rlEIne0AbhulJ3WWpOgq6bI6guHLZy898iBKB_7J/s1600/IMG_4072.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtE7080zfqgwnFytKK-GcHYbFqTZgRgK4WtnPq-XAX5KpqA-2m8tve7n-0KvEYALM4eUajPNQ_AMA21PXbmk5CfgQDE5PQOELQv47rlEIne0AbhulJ3WWpOgq6bI6guHLZy898iBKB_7J/s1600/IMG_4072.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter and saute the onions, celery, mushrooms with parsley, thyme, sage and salt & pepper for 10 minutes until they begin to soften. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh3py1RSMAorElB-7-4xL_DdGR__9I7JPGG_89bf8_aawl6Si1srYSjBjucC_g22bu6ccxfhn8nI983KZBQJRAjVxuYvFmGI41-CD4So1lg3F43GC6lUxygQNidfg5c50-92tGKD_uNjC/s1600/IMG_4075.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh3py1RSMAorElB-7-4xL_DdGR__9I7JPGG_89bf8_aawl6Si1srYSjBjucC_g22bu6ccxfhn8nI983KZBQJRAjVxuYvFmGI41-CD4So1lg3F43GC6lUxygQNidfg5c50-92tGKD_uNjC/s1600/IMG_4075.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Place sausage, vegetable mixture and bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixibF10L2Rd0irhEC37jvmWqI36olj5_PGnlA5uB53ZJBGJGzutVIXgtR9xh2CS4QbwB7ixhE5fNaGnQRUtlnUEkptp9jO3oQQ0Y9H9M7Qh_iAAgn410C53UGwjwlZreH1TUC3_mCtCJaf/s1600/IMG_4074.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sausage, Thyme & Mushroom Dressing

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Thanksgiving Planner | Traditional Herb Stuffing Recipe | Sage & Thyme Dressing Recipe

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeI9sfg1eZJVFWifi7LUSWFfHrKLifgZBikhe_jzttF0h8bvSU9ViFDTxbbAdo-OWJYBb1eT41_WSDM43-DhjBSub9RZ591mft6CK8oVd-7Wxl_MH0BNDz5ZTRviBoZJ_o6KGjDfZgKs/s1600/IMG_8249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeI9sfg1eZJVFWifi7LUSWFfHrKLifgZBikhe_jzttF0h8bvSU9ViFDTxbbAdo-OWJYBb1eT41_WSDM43-DhjBSub9RZ591mft6CK8oVd-7Wxl_MH0BNDz5ZTRviBoZJ_o6KGjDfZgKs/s640/IMG_8249.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without stuffing - or dressing, I guess it is more appropriately named... as I don't actually stuff it into the bird!  If you cook the stuffing in the turkey, the turkey will have to cook longer, making it dry so I recommend cooking the dressing in a baking dish.<br /><br />This is a very traditional herb stuffing for Thanksgiving that is a staple at my family's Thanksgiving dinner.  Feel free to jazz it up with diced apples, dried cranberries or spicy sausage.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Traditional Herbed Stuffing</span> (serves 8-10)<br /><i>with sage & thyme </i><br /><br />16 cups of sourdough bread cubes, 1-inch<br />1 stick of butter<br />2 cups of yellow onions, 1/2 inch dice<br />1 cup of celery, 1/2 inch dice<br />2 cups of mushrooms, sliced<br />2 tablespoons of flat-leaf parsley, chopped<br />2 tablespoons of thyme, minced<br />6 sage leaves, julienned <br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br />1 tablespoon of pepper<br />2 1/2 cups of chicken stock<br />2 eggs<br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Toast bread on a baking sheet for 6 minutes. <br /><br />In a large saute pan, melt the butter and saute the onions, celery, mushrooms with parsley, thyme, sage and salt & pepper for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.  Place mixture along with bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.  Beat together the stock and eggs.  Add it to the bread mixture and toss together. <br /><br />Option #1 : Casserole Dish<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br />Pour into a casserole dish.  Bake for 30 minutes. <br /><br />Option #2 : Crock-Pot<br /><br />Pour into a crock-pot.  Cook on high for 45 minutes.  Cook on low for 4 hours.  **You may need to add more stock to keep the stuffing moist.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuG_P5n0ax3t_MRuDHq2HMvIEGHcx16vGWzKhQGh_WV5kBYxK2XVQIk1x9VDFHs2KuTVK0z_rq7HQuLYmmLKwRJ67leJR7x33bfoNNUa6w3ZqeXbDKNI8b9Z7ZeZM-MpE2sxiqJtlUNUA/s1600/IMG_8161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuG_P5n0ax3t_MRuDHq2HMvIEGHcx16vGWzKhQGh_WV5kBYxK2XVQIk1x9VDFHs2KuTVK0z_rq7HQuLYmmLKwRJ67leJR7x33bfoNNUa6w3ZqeXbDKNI8b9Z7ZeZM-MpE2sxiqJtlUNUA/s640/IMG_8161.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In years past, I had purchased crouton looking dried bread cubes from the store, but it was so much easier, better tasting and looking when I made my own.  Just use a big loaf of rustic bread.  (I only made a half recipe for Mike and I, otherwise you will probably need two baking sheets for all of the bread.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVO1YAnG43XNBKu7dOn3VSCTSVVyX4xrROdcdeB9gxRsX9d46EpapUQkbyZCWjZEnK5a_vz_LdDO-VtvO-dPcbKFjdV6WnoIxQMJX1O4SBZRx68UHROdObEhqeit2eJf4EITubl3G1V6k/s1600/IMG_8164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Thanksgiving Planner | Traditional Herb Stuffing Recipe | Sage & Thyme Dressing Recipe

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