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    Artichoke,Sausage and Parmesan Cheese St


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    vArtichoke,Sausage and Parmesan Cheese Stuffing

    12 Servings

    15 cups 1-inch cubes crustless sourdough bread (from two 1-pound loaves)
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1 1/2 pounds Italian sweet sausages, casings removed
    2 cups chopped onions
    3/4 cup chopped celery
    2 large garlic cloves, minced
    1 8-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, coarsely chopped
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
    1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
    1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth

    Preheat oven to 350 F. Divide bread between 2 baking sheets. Bake until cubes are dry but not hard, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute' until cooked through, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add onions, celery and garlic. Saute' until celery is soft, about 10 minutes. Mix in artichokes, thyme, and mint; saute' 2 minutes longer. Transfer sausage mixture to large bowl. (Bread and sausage mixture can be makde 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Store bread at room temperature. Refrigerate sausage mixture and reheat to lukewarm before continuing.)

    Add bread to sausage mixture; toss to blend well. Mix in cheese, then 1 cup broth. Season with salt and pepper.

    Generously butter 15x10x2-inch or 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add enough extra broth to stuffing to moisten (3/4 cup to 1 1/4 cups). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Baken until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 minutes longer.

 

 

 


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