Turkey Sausage and Pear Stuffing

• 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf whole grain bread, cut into cubes (4 cups)
• 1 lb turkey sausage, sweet Italian-style
• 12 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 bosc pear, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat oven to 350F Lightly oil a 9-by 13-inch baking dish.
2. Place bread crumbs in a large bowl.
3. Remove sausage from the casings and break into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
6. Transfer to the bowl with bread cubes.
7. Return the skillet to the heat.
8. Add 2 tablespoons of the broth and, using a wooden spoon, scrape and browned bits of sausage from the bottom of the skillet.
9. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, celery and onion; cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
10. Add pear and sage; cook 2 more minutes.
11. Transfer vegetable mixture to the bowl with the bread and sausage.
12. Add egg and stir to combine.
13. Add remaining broth, parsley, salt and pepper; mix well.
14. Spread stuffing evenly in baking dish.
15. Bake until top is crispy and stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes.

extra virgin olive oil, grain bread, turkey sausage, chicken broth, celery, onion, bosc pear, fresh sage, egg, fresh parsley, salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turkey-sausage-and-pear-stuffing-265119 (may not work)