Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
  • 3/4 cup celery, cut lengthwise and chopped
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups dry bread cubes
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Method

  • If the sausage is link and not bulk, remove the casings and mince. In a large skillet, brown the sausage and drain away the fat.
  • Return the meat to the pan, and add the butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in the spices.
  • Do NOT drain away the butter and sweat from the vegetables. Put the croutons in a large bowl and fold the contents of the pan in, giving the croutons some moisture.
  • Add the broth about a quarter cup at a time, otherwise the stuffing will turn to mush. Taste the mixture from time to time; if the consistency and flavor seem right to you, stop adding the broth.
  • Place the mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more.