Yankee Bread Stuffing

My father in law used to make the best stuffing and unfortunately he died before I ever got to learn how to make it. I searched and searched and this recipe got me closer than any other. I found it on a website..but I am sorry to say I don't know which one. I never stuff the turkey, I always bake this on the side. I also tear up the bread and lay it on the counter on paper towels the night before I am going to make it. I did not include this time in prep time. I have added fresh mushrooms before and that is wonderful too!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 18-20

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground pork sausage
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 8  stalks celery, chopped
• 3  onions, chopped
• 3  loaves  day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
•  salt and pepper
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Place sausage in a large skillet. Cook over medium high heat until browned. Drain on paper towels, set aside.
2. Wipe out pan with paper towels and return to burner. Put butter in the pan to melt. Place the celery and onions in the pan and cook until tender.
3. In a large bowl place the bread, sausage, celery, onions and seasonings.
4. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and then mix into sausage/bread mixture.
5. Pour broth over the mixture and mix. The mixture shoudl be moist and not mushy. Add more broth if needed.
6. Place in large baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until heated through and a nice crust has developed on top.