Whiskey Sausage Apple Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE Mild Italian Ground Sausage
• 8 cups cornbread stuffing
• 4 cups diced apples
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1-1/2 cups apple juice
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 1-1/2 cups pecans

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare cornbread stuffing using a favorite recipe.
2. In a bowl, mix together the apples, raisins, apple juice, nutmeg, cayenne, pepper, cinnamon, sage, salt, butter and whiskey. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and crumble over medium heat until sausage is browned and the internal temperature is 160°F; about 10 minutes. Drain if desired.
4. In a second bowl, add the sausage, cornbread stuffing and pecans; mix together.
5. Spoon apple-raisin mixture over cornbread and sausage mixture; stir to combine.
6. Transfer mixture to a non-stick dish. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 35-45 minutes or until set and top crusted.