Mix the meat, shrimp and vegetables; add the stock, then add 4 cups of bread crumbs. Mix, and add more bread crumbs (and butter, if necessary) until the stuffing is the proper consistency.
Bake at 350°F until done, about 20-30 minutes.
SPICY SAUSAGE STUFFING
Serves: 8
- 8 1/2 cups cubed firm-textured white bread, 12 to 13 slices
- 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced, about 4 cups
- 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 large ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices
- 1 large sweet apple, such as Rome Beauty, cored and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 12 ounces hot or sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2. Spread bread cubes in two large rimmed cookie sheets; bake 10 minutes until crisp and pale golden, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In 12-inch skillet heat 1/4 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons margarine, and sugar, to melt. Add red pepper and celery; cook, covered, about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Uncover; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until vegetables are browned and liquid is absorbed. Add apple, thyme, sage, and rosemary; cook 1 minute longer, stirring well to mix. Transfer vegetable mixture to large bowl.
5. Wipe out skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently until well browned. Using slotted spoon, drain from skillet; add to vegetables in bowl, along with remaining 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; toss well to mix.
6. Spoon stuffing mixture into prepared baking dish, cut remaining 2 tablespoons margarine into small pieces; dot over stuffing. Bake, covered, 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
SOUTHWESTERN STUFFING
from Wen Zientek's A RecipeCard.com Thanksgiving
This stuffing is certainly a change from the normal bread stuffing.
