Sourdough-Sausage Stuffing (Light) Recipe Fat-free broth and turkey sausage lighten up this savory herbed stuffing. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients:
3 turkey Italian sausage links (about 11 ounces) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme	1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 12 cups (1/2-inch) cubed sourdough bread (about 1 pound) (1) 16-oz. can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth Cooking spray

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove casings from sausage.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage, and sauté 5 minutes until browned, stirring to crumble. Add onion and celery, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, salt, marjoram, and pepper. Place sausage mixture in a large bowl; stir in bread and broth. Spoon stuffing into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 9 (1-cup each) servings

Per serving: 208 calories, 28.9 g carbohydrates, 30 mg cholesterol, 5 g fat, 699 mg sodium, 11.9 g protein, 76 mg calcium, 2.3 mg iron, 2.1 g fiber

Recipe Source: Cooking Light (Oxmoor House).
Reprinted with permission.

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