Sausage and Spinach Bread Stuffing

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"A flavorful but lower in calorie alternative to the heavier stuffing served with the turkey. Each serving of 1/2 cup is around 230 calories."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 1⁄2 cup shredded carrot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups dry bread cubes
• 10 ounces pkg frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

directions

1. In skillet, cook sausage till brown. Remove. reserving 2-3 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
2. Cook mushrooms, onion, carrot and garlic in drippings till tender. Drain off fat.
3. Combine bread cubes, sausage, cooked vegetables, cooked spinach, milk, basil, oregano, poultry seasoning and red pepper.
4. Mix well. (If too dry, add a few drops of milk.) Form into balls using 1/2 cup mixture for each.
5. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in a 325*F oven 25 minutes.
6. Serve arranged on spinach lined serving platter with turkey. Garnish with carrot curls.