Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing

Nothing about this moist, pecan-topped stuffing says "lighter." Fabulous flavors!

Makeover Sausage Pecan Stuffing

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.