Holiday Dressing Patties

Ceezie's Note:

This is a good entrée with steamed vegetables and a green salad - recipe source American Profile.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup bulk pork sausage
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup turkey broth
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
• 10 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking up large pieces with a spoon.
2. Add the onion, celery, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the broth, poultry seasoning, and celery salt. Remove from the heat.
3. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour the sausage mixture over the bread; mix well. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Shape the mixture into 8 patties about 3 ½ inches in diameter.
4. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. When bubbly, add the patties, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.