The Ultimate Turkey Dressing Recipe

• 1 pound loaf of bread (Ciabatta preferred)
• 1 pound bulk pork breakfast sausage
• 1 stick butter (8 TBS) (see notes*)
• 8 cups chopped medley of celery, carrots and onion
• 4-8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups roasted pecans, chopped
• 1-2 apples, chopped
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 TBS rubbed sage
• 2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1 tsp dry or 1 TBS fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt, separated
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1.5 cups warm turkey or chicken stock or broth (or as needed - see notes**)

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