Blackthorne's Vegetarian Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Submitted by blackthorne

Makes 20 servings

Vegetarian version

Ingredients

9	ounces veggie sausage patties, crumbled
1	cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1	cup white mushrooms, sliced
1	cup portabella mushrooms,sliced
1	medium onion, chopped medium
1 1/2	cups green onions, sliced
2 1/4	cups vegetarian vegetable broth
1 1/2	cups celery, sliced thin
397	grams Pepperidge Farm cubed stuffing (1 14 oz. package)
4	tablespoons rubbed sage
1	tablespoon garlic powder
24	grams raw European chestnuts; shelled, peeled, and minced fine

Directions

Crumble and lightly brown veggie sausage.
Put vegetable broth into large pot; add white onion and celery and simmer. Add sage and garlic powder.
When the vegetables are still crispy, but slightly translucent, turn off the heat and add the mushrooms and green onions.
Add the stuffing, fluffing constantly to get even moisture distribution.
Add sausage and chestnuts.
Allow stuffing to cool in refrigerator.
Stuff turkey and cook according to directions, or place in large casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes at 325F.