MARIA'S STUFFIN MUFFINS

I got this recipe from Good Morning America where they are having a contest for the best stuffing/dressing, and made this for a luncheon. Crusty on the outside and moist on the inside!

It was sooooooooooo good, and everyone wanted the recipe!

RECIPE

1 bag Pepperidge Farm cornbread cubes

1 pound bulk pork sausage

1 stick of butter

2 chopped onions

2 cups chopped celery

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

1 bag of Craisins

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

2-3 cups low sodium chicken stock

2 eggs

2 tsp. baking powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Place cornbread cubes in a large mixing bowl

Saute sausage and onions in a skillet until brown, breaking sausage into small pieces. Drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl.

Melt the butter is the same skillet and saute celery until tender. Add to the bowl.

Add apple and remaining ingredients, except the broth.

Mix all together and then add the broth until thoroughly moistened but not really wet.

Add the eggs and the baking powder and mix well.

Place stuffing mixture in a large, greased glass casserole or in 12 greased muffin tins.

Bake, covered for about 25 minutes, 10 minutes uncovered for casserole and 25 minutes for muffins.

Serve warm.

I tell you these were really good. Maybe Maria will win the contest!