Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Stuffing

1 (19.76 ounce) package Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed*

½ cup butter

2 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped green pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

12 cups dry unseasoned cubed bread stuffing

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

1 teaspoon rubbed sage

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

4 cups chicken broth

2 eggs, beaten

In large skillet, crumble and cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and lightly browned; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and saute celery, onion, green pepper and garlic until tender.

In a large bowl, combine bread stuffing, sausage, vegetables, Parmesan cheese, olives and seasonings. Combine broth and eggs; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to mix.

Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 325F for 60 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Serve.