Sausage and Walnut Stuffing

Serves 10
Hands-On Time: 25m
Total Time: 1hr 35m

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
kosher salt and black pepper
1 loaf country bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions
Heat oven to 350° F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a large bowl.

Add the butter, onions, celery, garlic, sage, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Toss the vegetables, bread, broth, walnuts, eggs, and parsley with the sausage. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Bake until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, 15 to 20 minutes more.