Johnsonville Holiday Brat Stuffing (Bratwurst Stuffing)

From: The Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage The great flavor of Johnsonville Brats® turns this old time favorite into a tradition.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (19 7/8ounce) package  johnsonville  bratwursts, casings removed
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 2  cups celery, chopped
• 1  cup green pepper, chopped
• 12  cups  cubed  bread, stuffing unseasoned
• 1  teaspoon rubbed sage
• 2  tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 6  cups chicken broth
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown and cook crumbled sausage until no longer pink; Drain. Remove from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter ansd sauté onion, celery and green pepper until tender.
2. In an extra large mixing bowl, combine sausage, vegetable mixture, bread stuffing and seasonings. Add eggs and broth; toss gently. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a buttered 3 to 4 quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 325° for 60 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer, it should read 165°F when done.