KITTENCAL'S SAUSAGE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the bread cubes onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake about 6-7 minutes or until toasted evenly.
• Transfer the bread cubes to a large bowl; set aside (this may be done a day ahead).
• In a large skillet cook the pork sausage meat with onion, garlic and thyme until browned breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon while cooking.
• Add in celery, sage and rosemary; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour the sausage mixture over the toasted bread cubes in the bowl.
• Add in chopped apple, craisins or dried cranberries, chopped fresh parsley and toasted nuts; toss well to combine and season with black pepper.
• Drizzle the chicken stock and melted butter over the mixture; toss lightly to combine (if the mixture is too dry then add in a little more broth).
• Spoon the mixture loosley into the whole turkey (do not pack in the stuffing you can bake any extra in a baking dish).