Cracker Turkey Stuffing

Prep: 30 min.

Bake: 45 min.

Serves: 8

Cost per serving: $2.13

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and pepper

1 lb. turkey sausage, casings removed

1 bulb fennel, some stem and fronds included, chopped

3 (4.5 oz.) jars mushroom stems and pieces, drained, liquid reserved

6 large carrots, chopped

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 (16 oz.) box saltine crackers, crumbled

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt and saute until soft, 5 minutes. Add sausage, break into pieces and saut?? until cooked through, 8 minutes.

2. Add fennel, mushrooms, carrots and thyme; cook, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes (add more butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if needed).