Panettone Stuffing

1. 1

   Cut panettone into small cubes.

2. 2

   Melt and brown half of the butter and add 2 T sage. Salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Toss sage butter with panettone.

4. 4

   Spread panettone crutons in single layer on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. (This can be done one or two days ahead.

5. 5

   Plumb dried fruit in boiling water for ten minutes and drain.

6. 6

   Brown turkey sausage and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Add butter to pan and sweat onions, celery and carrots and remaining T of sage. Do not brown.

8. 8

   In a large bowl toss panettone crutons, sausage, dried fruit and vegetables. Add crushed fennel seeds and salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Add enough broth to moisten.

10. 10

    Bake in a greased oven safe dish at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.

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