Cathe's Cajun Stuffing

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven (at least 6-quart), cook the sausage over medium heat until lightly-browned, breaking it up into small pieces.

2. 2

   Saute the vegetables in the sausage drippings in the pot with the cooked sausage.

3. 3

   The vegetables will brown lightly while the sausage gets browner than it was.

4. 4

   Add the butter to the pot and stir the pieces around until they are melted.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   The shrimp should turn pink all over and be done, but just barely done.

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   Break one in half and make sure it is opaque in the center.

8. 8

   Turn the heat off, but leave the pot on the burner.

9. 9

   Add the 2 3/4 cup water, the dried garlic and the cayenne pepper flakes; stir well.

10. 10

    Add both bags of stuffing mix to the liquid mixture.

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    Blend all ingredients together well.

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    Lightly spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x14 inch pan.

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    Bake at 350F (180C).

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    for 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.