Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe

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Hmmmmm, stuffing. It's my favorite part of Thanksgiving.... and the reason my holiday resolution NOT to overeat each year is DOA. I'm always looking for a lower-cal version of this Turkey Day staple and thanks toTaste of Home, I've got one this year!

ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old white bread, cubed

  • 1 large tart apple, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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DIRECTIONS

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, fennel seed, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

  • Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, apple, sage, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans.

  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 226 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

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