Ingredients

3 qts. coarse day old bread crumbs

3/4 cup butter

2 cups chopped onions

2 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped mushrooms

2 cups raisins

1 cup browned crumbled sausage

1/2 to 3/4 cup broth

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup Kahlua

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 tsp dried thyme, crushed

2 tsp orange zest

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dried sage

1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread crumbs for 5 minutes. Stir and continue to bake for 5 more minutes until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and place crumbs in a large bowl. Set aside.
    • In a large skillet, melt butter and add vegetables; saute lightly.
    • Remove from heat and add the balance of ingredients.
    • Pour over bread crumbs and toss to moisten evenly, adding additional broth if necessary.
    • Stuff turkey.
    • Makes about 3 quarts of stuffing, enough for a 12-14 lb turkey.