Apple-Walnut Sausage Stuffing

• 5 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 16 cups cubed day-old bread
• 5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1. In a large skillet, saute the celery, onions, sage and thyme in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a very large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to celery mixture. Add the bread cubes, apples, broth and walnuts; toss to coat.
3. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish (dish will be full). Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and lightly browned.

celery, onions, sage, thyme, butter, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, italian sausage, bread, tart apples, chicken broth, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-walnut-sausage-stuffing/ (may not work)