Sausage Pecan Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk sausage (I use sage sausage)
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted (1 1/2 sticks)
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon savory, leaves (I use summer savory)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups toasted bread, about 12 slices, cut in cubes
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• low-fat chicken broth, as needed
• 1 slice butter (optional) or margarine (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute sausage over medium heat until crumbled and well-browned; set aside to drain.

2. 2

   Wipe all fat from skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute until tender. Stir in chopped pecans, salt, savory & pepper. Saute 3 minutes longer. Stir in sausage.

3. 3

   Mix lightly but thoroughly with bread cubes. Beat eggs with milk and add to bread mixture. Toss until blended.

4. 4

   Dressing is fine as is if you are stuffing it in a bird for cooking. Otherwise, add just enough chicken broth and a pat of butter (if desired) until dressing reaches the moistness consistency desired.

5. 5

   Bake dressing for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.