Chestnut Stuffing

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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   Coat 4 qt baking dish with cooking spray.
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   Heat oil in skillet to med heat.
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   Add sausage crumbles and sage and cook 7-9 min until sausage is browned.
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   Drain on paper towel lined plate.
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   2.
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   Melt 3 Tbs margarine in skillet and add hing, celery and fennel and cook 5-7 min or until veggies are soft and translucent.
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   Then add chestnuts and cook another 2-3 minute.
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    3.
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    Place breadcrumbs in a large bowl and stir in fennel mixture, then add sausage crumbles.
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    Mix in fresh herbs and season with pepper.
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    Stir in broth adding more if necessary without making stuffing too wet.
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    4.
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    Spoon stuffing into prepared baking dish and top with remaining margarine.
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    Cover with foil and bake 30 minute Remove foil and bake another 30-40 minutes longer or until top is browned.
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    Try not to eat all the stuffing yourself as it rocks!