Thanksgiving Stuffing

1 large loaf of Sandwich style bread (the long pkg with the square pieces of bread)

1 stick of real butter

1 cup chopped onion

3 stalks celery chopped

1 roll Jimmy Dean or some other sausage with sage

1 can cream of chicken soup

½ can water

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ tsp. garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Lay pieces of bread on cookie sheets for a day or two before making the dressing so it gets stale, or buy day old bread from the bakery outlet.

1. Tear up stale bread into bite size pieces and put in large bowl or pan. Add Garlic powder.

2. In non-stick skillet, cook sausage until brown but not really dry and dark.

3. Remove sausage with slotted spoon or drain on paper towels then put on top of bread.

4. Pour off any remaining grease and in same skillet, melt butter on medium heat. When almost melted, add onion and celery. Saute until soft, but do not brown. Add can of soup and ½ can of water. Mix well and heat through.

5. Pour soup mixture over bread mixture. Stir until bread is mixed in, but not real mushy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add egg and stir in.

6. Pour into greased casserole dish.
7.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes until brown on top.