Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sausage and cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart as you go and set it aside.

Step 3

Add the butter, onions and celery to the pan and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, sage, salt and pepper and saute until everything is tender and just starting to brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

Add the wine, deglaze the pan and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6

Mix the sausage, vegetables, parsley, chestnuts and bread in a large bowl and mix in the stock until all of the bread is moist but not soggy.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and cover with foil.

Step 8

Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and continue cooking until the top turns nice and golden brown, about 10 minutes.