1 cup diced celery

1 cup chopped mushrooms

1 small onion, chopped

1-1/2 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 uncooked Minute rice

 

Brown sausage in saucepan or skillet.  Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook 3 minutes.  Add broth and seasonings.  Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover.  Remove from heat.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Spoon stuffing into poultry.  Do not pack tightly. Roast at once, as directed on poultry wrapper.

 

Casserole method:  Prepare stuffing as directed; place in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.  Top with chicken parts.  Bake at 350 deg. for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

 

Makes 5 cups stuffing (enough for 4-1/2 to 5 pound dressed roasting chicken).