Susan'S Cranberry, Sausage, And Apple Dressing

• 1 pan on Basic Cornbread
• 1 can (10 count) flaky buttermilk biscuits
• 1 1/2 lbs. mild Italian sausage- remove casing
• 6 cups Leeks- coarsley chopped from white to light green area
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 cups celery chopped with some leaves
• 1 Tablespoon of fennel seeds
• 3 -4 med Granny Smith or other tart apples- peeled cored, and chopped
• 1 6oz package of dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons of dried Rosemary blend (Ex. Pampered Chef)
• 2 to 4 cups chicked broth
• salt & pepper to taste

1. Bake Cornbread and Biscuits the day before.
2. 1. Cube corn bread 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes.
3. 2. Pinch biscuits into smalls pieces.
4. Combine cornbread cubes and biscuits bits into an extra large bowl. Set aside.
5. 3. Saute Italian sausage and fennel seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling coarsely, until brown about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove sausage with slotted spatula to a bowl lined with paper towels. Remove grease from pan.
6. 4. Using the same large skillet, melt the butter. Add the celery, leeks and apples, pooultry seasoning, sage, and thyme. Saute until softened about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. 5. Add to the skillet the cranberries, rosemary, and cooked sausage. Cook about 2 minutes until cranberries are hydrated. Then pour the skillet mixture into the extra large bowl with cornbread/biscuits bits. Mix with wooden spoon till blended well.
8. 6. Add 2 cups of chicken broth to moisten. Stir, add additional broth a bit at a time till very moist, but not soggy.
9. 7. Coat a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan. Cover with buttered lined foil. Bake dish at 350 F for 40 minutes covered. Then carefully remove foil and bake 15 minutes to brown top.

buttermilk, italian, butter, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, celery, fennel seeds, cranberries, rosemary, chicked broth, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/susans-cranberry-sausage-and-apple-dressing-50008691 (may not work)