Sausage Dressing


    5 loaves day old white bread, cubed (can use half whole wheat bread)
    5 lbs. pork sausage, bulk, crumbled, cooked and drained
    2 1/2 c. chopped celery
    1 med. onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
    2 lbs. butter or margarine
    3 3/4 - 4 1/2 c. chicken broth (canned is ok) divided
    1 Tbsp. salt
    2 tsp. sage
    1 1/2 tsp. pepper
    1 tsp. dried thyme
    1 tsp. celery salt
    1 tsp. poultry seasoning
    1 tsp. seasoned salt

    Toss the bread cubes with the cooked sausage meat and set aside.  In a saucepan over medium
    heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.  Remove from the heat.  Stir in 3 3/4 cups
    broth and seasonings mixing well.  Pour over bread mixture, tossing gently.  Add desired amount
    of remaining broth.  Divide evenly between 4 greased 3 qt. pans (9 x 13), cover and bake
    at 325 deg. for 1 1/4 hr. uncover and bake 15 min. longer or until heated through.
    Serves 50.

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