Sausage Dressing ... slow cooker

Prep : 20 minutes   Cook :  4 hours    Makes  8 servings

1 ...................pound bulk pork sausage
1 ..................large onion , chopped
2 ..................cerlery ribs  , chopped
1 ..................package (14 ounces) seasoned  stuffing croutons
1 ..................can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 .................large tart apple  , chopped
1 ..................cup walnuts  or pecans
1/2 .............. cup egg substitute
1/2 ...............cup butter  , melted
1-1/2 ............teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 ...............teaspoon pepper

In a large skillet , cook the sausage  , onion and celery  over medium heat  until meat is no longer pink  ; drain . Transfer  to a greased  5-quart  slow cooker  . Stir  in the remaining  ingredients  . Cover and cook  on low for 4 hours  or until  heated through  and a thermometer  reads 160* .

You can rely on this recipe  on holidays  or large family gethering  when there's no room  in the oven  to bake stuffing . The results are fantastic  ... very moist and appetizing .
Heart healthy