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Portuguese Sausage Dressing





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Makes 16 servings

In a spin on the familiar Thanksgiving sausage and bread dressing, this version uses linguiça (Portuguese sausage), a common ingredient in Hawaii. Prep and Cook Time: about 1 hour, plus 30 to 40 minutes baking time. Notes: You can assemble the dressing up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

Portuguese Sausage Dressing




Lisa Romerein
  Marinated giblets and 1 cup marinade from Hawaiian-Portuguese Smoked Turkey
 1/2 cup butter
 3 cups finely chopped celery
 2 cups chopped onion
 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 8 ounces linguiça (Portuguese sausage)
 16 cups 3/4-in. cubes coarse, crusty white bread
 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Step 1
1

In a small saucepan, bring giblets and marinade to a simmer over medium heat, cover. Cook giblets 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool; finely chop. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Step 2
2

Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 10- to 12-in. skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, and chopped giblets and sauté, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup chicken broth, poultry seasoning, sage, and garlic. Lower heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until celery and onion are tender, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut linguiça in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-in.-thick half-moons.

Step 3
3

Put bread cubes in a large bowl and stir in celery mixture, linguiça, and parsley. Stir in 1/2 cup giblet cooking liquid and remaining 1 cup chicken broth.

Step 4
4

Spoon dressing into a 4- to 5-qt. baking dish and cover loosely with foil. Bake 25 minutes, uncover, and cook until browned on top, 10 to 20 minutes more. Serve hot.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 270Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 1243mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 8.3g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.