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Prep time: 30 minutes Bake time: 30-35 minutes 8-10 servings 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt, divided CRISCO No-Stick Cooking Spray 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Butter Flavor CRISCO Shortening or Butter Flavor CRISCO Stick, divided 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound ground seasoned pork sausage 1 5-ounce box seasoned croutons 1 medium apple, cored and chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules dissolved in 1/3 cup hot water Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Place sweet potatoes in 2-quart saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain; set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 2-quart casserole with Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray; set aside. In large skillet melt 2 tablespoons Butter Flavor Crisco. Add celery and onion; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Transfer to large mixing bowl. In large skillet brown sausage; stir to break apart. Drain if necessary. Add to celery and onion. Stir in croutons, apple and raisins. Mix in egg. Melt remaining 1/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco. Add melted Butter Flavor Crisco and prepared bouillon to sausage mixture. Add to other ingredients; mix well. Transfer to prepared casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. |
