Mrs. Cubbisons' Easy Sausage & Cranberry Stuffing

I made this stuffing last year and it was DELICIOUS!!  I can't wait to make it again this year!

1 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. apple juice
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 lb uncooked breakfast or mild sausage
2 c. diced, fresh celery
1 c. diced, fresh onion (I omitted this b/c Jesse doesn't like onions!)
1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
3/4 c. chicken broth.
10 oz pckg Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing

Place dried cranberries, apple juice, and 1/2 c. chicken broth into small glass bowl; microwave uncovered on high for 2 minutes.  Stir and place to the side.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large non-stick pot brown sausage, breaking up and stirring frequently until browned.  Reduce heat to low, add fresh veggies and saute until veggies are tender (about 3-4 minutes).  Add chopped pecans, soaked cranberries (including liquid) and 3/4 c. chicken broth.  Stir and remove from heat.  Fold in entire content of Mrs. Cubbisons Herb seasoned cube stuffing until  well combined and spoon mixture into baking a dish that has been sprayed with pam. OR stuff in turkey,

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove foil, return to oven, and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.

Makes 10-12 servings.

Adapted from www.mrscubbisons.com