Ciabatta-Sausage Stuffing

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2

  On ungreased large cookie sheet, place bread cubes in single layer. Bake 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly golden. Cool 15 minutes.
• 3

  Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. With slotted spoon, remove sausage. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to drippings in skillet. Add onions, apples and celery; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat.
• 4

  In large bowl, toss apple mixture, parsley, sage, salt, pepper, sausage and bread cubes. Mix in 2 cups broth; add 1/2 cup more broth if mixture looks dry. Spoon stuffing into baking dish. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• 5

  Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until golden.