2-in-1 Gravy And Sausage-stuffed Stuffing

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces spicy sausage
• 2 1/4 cups canola oil, divided (1/4 cup)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavored bread stuffing mix, made according to box instructions
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet over medium heat and drop dime-sized balls of sausage inches cook until golden brown (12-15 minutes). remove from pan and set aside.
• 2 add the 1/4 cup of canola oil to the pan and stir in 1/2 cup of flour. stir to creat a roux; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• 3 slowly add the chicken stock, stirring as you pour. bring to a simmer. continue stirring until it thickens (6-8 minutes).
• 4 in a separate saucepan, heat 2 cups of canola oil on medium-high heat (350 degrees).
• 5 in a large bowl conbine the stuffing, parsley, thyme, and scallions. take a tablespoon of stuffing and wrap it around a sausage ball, covering completely. set aside.
• 6 when done, dredge balls in remaining 1/2 cup of flour then carefully drop them into the hot oil and fry until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
• 7 remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• 8 turn off heat to the gravy and add the fried stuffing balls. stir gently to coat; then transfer to a serving bowl.
• 9 garnish with chopped parsley.