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Friday, November 4, 2011

Cooking with Italian Sausage Episode 8: Stuffing


From: JohnsonvilleKitchens  | Oct 3, 2011  | 13,918 views
In this week's episode of Cooking with Italian Sausage, Janie talks about how making the Italian Sausage Calzones for her block party went. Then, with Thanksgiving approaching, Janie and Wini make some stuffing using Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage. Is Wini finally ready to admit her love for sausage?
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Italian All Natural Ground Sausage Stuffing

WHAT YOU NEED
1 pkg. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage (Ground or de-cased links)
1/4 cup olive oil, separated
2 loaves focaccia bread (12 oz. each), cut into 1-in. cubes
1 tsp coarse ground pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
5 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water or white wine
1/4 cup butter, cubed

PREPARATION
In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tbsp. olive oil until no longer pink; set aside. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the remaining oil. Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350oF for 10 minutes or until crisp and a lightly browned, stirring once. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. In a very large bowl, combine the bread cubes, reserved sausage, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic. Combine eggs and water; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes or until hot.
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