Thanksgiving Stuffing

November 03, 2013

This stuffing has just about everything but the kitchen sink. The combination of wild rice, hazel nuts, apples, dried cranberries and sausage are wonderful with the turkey. Cook's notes- you can find real wild rice and hazel nuts at Trader Joe's

1 box dried seasoned bread cubes for stuffing(I use Mrs. Cubbinson's or Pepperridge Farms)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
3-4 celery ribs diced
1 medium onion diced
1 cup cooked wild rice, cook to package directions
1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored, diced and tossed with lemon juice
1 pound turkey sausage,removed from casing and cooked
1 cup toasted hazel nuts or almonds, chopped
3-4 cups chicken or turkey stock
salt, pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon each of sage and thyme

Heat the orange juice in a microwave safe bowl and add the cranberries, set aside to let the berries absorb the juice. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter and oil. Add the onion and...
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Nutritions

Calories
501

Sodium
693mg
28% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
33g
66% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV