Apple and Sausage Stuffing

DIRECTIONS

• Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat (add oil to skillet if needed); crumble the sausage while browning.
• Transfer sausage to a large bowl, using a slotted spoon.
• Add onion, celery, apple, and 1 tablespoon oil (if needed) to the skillet.
• Stir/saute until tender; remove skillet from heat.
• Add water and margarine to a saucepan; bring to a boil; remove pan from heat.
• In a mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix with water/margarine mixture; toss lightly until moist throughout (add more water if you prefer moister stuffing).
• Add fennel seeds to stuffing mixture; stir to blend.
• Add stuffing mixture and onion mixture to the large bowl with sausage; mix thoroughly.
• Transfer to a baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.