Delicious Pineapple Sausage Stuffing

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

If you are searching for a winning stuffing recipe, I know that I am always looking for a great one....well, here's one that I believe to be a real winner, wow, does it have a wonderful flavor, I think that the addition of pineapple just gives it the right amound of tanginess...a great combo of flavours in this stuffing recipe....the ultimate side dish along side a turkey or ham dinner.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (12 ounce) package pork sausage
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 -4 cloves fresh minced garlic (optional)
• 8 cups fresh white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pineapple (I use fresh pineapple, but chunks or rings can be used, just drain well)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sage
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, over med-high heat, cook pork until browned; drain, set aside.
3. In another skillet, melt butter.
4. Stir in celery, onion and garlic (if using).
5. Cook about 10 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
6. In a bowl, stir together the bread, cooked sausage, celery, onion, pineapple, cranberries, pecans, parsley, oregano, sage, salt and pepper.
7. Pour into a lightly-greased 3-quart casserole dish; cover the casserole.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.

Reviews

[dizanniechoco]

I am very very new to cooking, but this recipe caught my eye. I tried it out for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!! I think I'll be making this every year :)

[flying_kiwi]

Very yummy, made this for Christmas this year and was liked by all, especially DS and DH. Really a meal in itself. Thanks so much for sharing.

[theother28]

I had to comment...after searching high and low for a new stuffing recipe I was rewarded with this unusual but sensational recipe!! All hail the stuffing Gods! Fantastic and tasty...Thanks!