Step 1

The first step in this recipe is drying the bread. You can place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and sit out to dry for a day, or you can lightly toast in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 300°F. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly toasted, tossing half way.

Step 2

In a large pan, cook the sausage over medium-heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Place the sausage on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the grease. Remove the grease from the pan.

Step 3

Add butter to the same pan and allow to melt. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the sage and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Combine the toasted bread, sausage, cooked veggies and fresh parsley in a large bowl. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and stir until combined. Add more as needed. You want all the bread to be lightly covered but not drenched. There shouldn't be extra liquid in the bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Place in a buttered 9x13" pan. Then bake with foil for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Step 6

Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving. Then serve with a spoon.