Savory Sweet Potato and Sausage Dressing
Prep Time: 50 min
Cook Time: 35 Min
Serves 8 to 10 Servings
Difficulty Moderate
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsps. Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1 C. chopped celery
- 1/4 C. chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 lb. ground seasoned pork sausage
- 1 (15 oz.) box seasoned croutons
- 1 medium apple
- 1/4 C. raisins
- 1 egg
- 1/4 C. Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
- Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- PLACE sweet potatoes in 2-quart saucepan. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain. Cool.
- HEAT oven to 350ºF. Coat a 2-quart casserole with no-stick cooking spray.
- MELT 2 Tbsp. shortening in large skillet. Add celery and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Place in large bowl.
- BROWN sausage in large skillet. Stir to break apart. Drain if necessary. Add to celery and onion mixture. Stir in croutons, apple and raisins. Mix in egg. Melt 1/4 C. shortening. Add to sausage mixture with prepared bouillon. Stir in sweet potatoes. Mix well. Place in prepared casserole.
- BAKE, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
