Turkey Stuffing with Raw Sausage from NaNa Langbein

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This is the only turkey stuffing I have ever had. My family has been eating this stuffing since the early 1900's (or earlier), and we haven't lost anyone yet!

We always stuffed the turkey the night before but now wait until just before it goes in the oven.

Top the turkey with strips of bacon and it becomes self basting!

Ingredients

• All amounts are approximate - and should fill a 20 pound turkey.
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 bunch of celery, chopped
• 1/2 pound butter
• 1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage
• 2 bags of herb seasoned stuffing bread
• poultry seasoning (optional)
• chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Saute chopped onions and celery in butter until translucent.

Pour the onions and celery over the stuffing bread and add the sausage meat. This is when you would add the poultry seasoning. Smush together. If it doesn't seem moist enough, add some chicken broth or hot water to the mix.