Family Recipe: Joanie's Sage & Sausage Thanksgiving Stuffing

Joanie, Kathie's mother, made a sensational stuffing! Make this family recipe a centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table this year! The crisp, refreshing finish of our Rosé pairs perfectly with this stuffing, plus a wide variety of your favorite Turkey Day dishes.

Joanie's Sage & Sausage Thanksgiving Stuffing 

Yield: Makes enough to stuff a 20 pound turkey

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 8 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 lbs pork sausage, casing removed
• 2 packages (16 oz each) herb seasoned stuffing
• 1-2 tbsp ground sage
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain the fat from the meat and discard.
3. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable mixture, cooked sausage, and bread croutons. Add a little water to moisten the stuffing slightly. Season with sage, salt and pepper.
4. Stuff turkey cavity and cook as directed.
5. Bake any leftover stuffing in a buttered baking dish.