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For the stuffing: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the butter to a large saute pan and allow to melt over medium heat.
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Once melted, add the onions, carrots and celery.
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Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
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Allow the vegetables to saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the sausage, sprinkle again with salt and pepper and break up the sausage with a wooden spoon while it browns, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Once the sausage is cooked through, turn off the heat.
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While the sausage is cooking, prepare the stove top stuffing according to package directions.
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Turn off the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
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Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.
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Add the stuffing to a large bowl.
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Add the sauteed veg and the lightly beaten eggs to the stuffing and toss to combine.
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Evenly pour the stuffing into the prepared pan and press down.
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Bake until browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and set aside to cool briefly.
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For the creamy mashed potatoes: Add the potatoes to a pot and cover with water.
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Season with salt and turn the heat to high.
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Once the potatoes come to a boil, cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
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Drain and pass the potatoes through a potato ricer into a bowl.
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Stir in some of the heated cream until the consistency is thick, creamy and pourable, adding cream as needed.
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Season with salt and pepper and stir in the butter.
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For the cranberry sauce: Add the cranberries, sugar, orange zest and orange juice to a saucepan.
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Turn the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries have burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
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Season with salt, remove from the heat, strain and set aside.
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To serve: Loosen the stuffing from the sides of the pan with a butter knife.
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Top the pan with a cake stand and flip to invert.
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Remove the pan.
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Garnish with the creamy mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, fried onions and chives.
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Slice, plate and drizzle with gravy.