1 loaf cubed LC Stuffing bread

1  1/2 pound ground sausage

1 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage

1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary

2 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 apple or pear, cored and chopped

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

2 cup chicken stock

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Some chopped nuts, chestnuts or sunflower seeds

1.

Preheat oven to 350 degree F . Spread the fake bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.

2.

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.

3.

Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, dried cranberries, nuts and parsley. Drizzle with chicken stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon into baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes and uncover. Bake for 15 minutes more.