Apple and Sausage Stuffing

• sweet Italian sausage↗1 lb
• onion↗1

  large, diced

• celery↗2

  stalks, chopped

• apple↗1

  peeled, cored, and diced

• oil1 tablespoon
• water↗2 1⁄2 cups
• margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• herb seasoned stuffing mix1 lb
• fennel seed1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat (add oil to skillet if needed); crumble the sausage while browning.

2. 2

   Transfer sausage to a large bowl, using a slotted spoon.

3. 3

   Add onion, celery, apple, and 1 tablespoon oil (if needed) to the skillet.

4. 4

   Stir/saute until tender; remove skillet from heat.

5. 5

   Add water and margarine to a saucepan; bring to a boil; remove pan from heat.

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix with water/margarine mixture; toss lightly until moist throughout (add more water if you prefer moister stuffing).

7. 7

   Add fennel seeds to stuffing mixture; stir to blend.

8. 8

   Add stuffing mixture and onion mixture to the large bowl with sausage; mix thoroughly.

9. 9

   Transfer to a baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.

10. 10

    Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.