Merrie's Marvelous Stuffing!

Directions

1. 1
   Cook onion, mushrooms and rosemary in butter over med-high heat for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
2. 2
   Add celery and apple, cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add parsley, thyme, sage, sausage, bread cubes and chicken stock.
4. 4
   Stir till well-mixed.
5. 5
   I tend to add a touch more of the herbs, just because we like them so much.
6. 6
   Put into baking pan and allow to cool (this is when you can wrap it up and put in the fridge if you're baking it later).
7. 7
   **Note - if you want to cook this in the bird, allow it to cool before stuffing.
8. 8
   Bake bird immediately after stuffing it.
9. 9
   Bake covered at 350F for 30-40 minutes, remove cover and bake for 10 minutes more.
10. 10
    **Note - if you are cooking something else at a higher or lower temperature, just adjust your cooking time for this - it's flexible.