6 lean mild Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
2 ribs celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh sage
2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh thyme leaves
2 cups (500 mL) poultry stock
1 cup (250 mL) fresh, dried, or frozen blueberries
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350oF (175oC).
Cut or tear sourdough loaf into bite-sized cubes, spread on a baking sheet and put into the oven for 10 minutes to dry out.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, then brown sausage meat until cooked through. Add celery and onion, and sauté until vegetables are softened. Stir in the garlic, sage, and thyme.
Put toasted bread cubes into a large bowl, and add sausage mixture, mixing until combined.
Add poultry stock, one-half cup (125 mL) at a time, combining until bread is moist but not soggy.
Add blueberries, combining well, then salt and pepper.
Use 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of butter to grease a 9”x12” (22 x 30 cm) casserole dish, and transfer stuffing to the casserole.
Put the remaining butter in dabs on the top of the stuffing, and bake at 350oF (175oC) for 30 minutes.
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