Gluten-Free Sausage Stuffing

Name: Gluten-Free Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 14 cups Brazilian Cheese Bread, baked and cut into cubes (2-3 11.5 oz bags); 8 T unsalted butter; 2 cups onions, diced small; 1 cup celery, diced small; 2 T Italian parsley, chopped fine; 2 T sage, chopped fine; 1 T kosher salt; 1 t black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 T dried porcini mushrooms

Prep Time | 25 Min Cook Time | 90 Min Serves | 4-6

Thanksgiving never tasted so good with this gluten-free Brazilian Cheese Bread stuffing. Cranberries, Italian sausage and porcini mushrooms add sweetness and depth to the delicious cheese bread crouton base making this recipe a guaranteed family favorite this Turkey Day.

Ingredients

14 cups Brazilian Cheese Bread, baked and cut into cubes (2-3 11.5 oz bags)
8 T unsalted butter
2 cups onions, diced small
1 cup celery, diced small
2 T Italian parsley, chopped fine
2 T sage, chopped fine
1 T kosher salt
1 t black pepper
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup dried cranberries
2 T dried porcini mushrooms

1
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400° F
2
Cook Brazi Bites according to package instructions and let cool. When cooled, cut Brazilian Cheese Bread into quarters and place back onto baking sheet. Re-bake at 400F until cheese bread becomes dried/crouton texture, approximately 15-20 min. Set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan heat butter over medium heat. Add onions, and celery and saute until soft. Add Italian parsley and sage and saute for another minute. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside in a bowl.
4
Using the same medium saucepan, saute the Italian sausage until cooked through and set aside.
5
In a separate medium saucepan, heat chicken stock over low heat and add dried porcini mushrooms. When it comes to a simmer turn off heat and let stand for 10-15 min.