Corn Bread-Sausage Stuffing

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet, add the garlic and onion and saute for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the red pepper and saute until just tender, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, combine the corn bread crumbs, sausage and onion mixture.
6. 6
   Toss in the scallions, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Stir in the beer.
8. 8
   Fill the bird loosely with stuffing; place any remaining stuffing in a casserole and moisten with chicken broth.
9. 9
   Roast the bird.
10. 10
    Bake the extra stuffing, covered, for about 30 minutes.