1 Pkg of 14oz Hofmann Italian Sausage Links (2 pkgs if you like a lot of sausage)

8 cups of store bought unseasoned breadcrumbs

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter

1 cup of diced yellow onion

1 cup diced celery

4 finely chopped garlic cloves

2-3/4 cup chicken broth

1 large beaten egg

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon of each salt and black pepper

Open sausage and remove casings, break up pieces by hand, and set aside – Tip: The easiest way to remove casing is to take a pair of kitchen shears and cut down the link lengthwise and peel back the casing.

Melt stick of butter in a large sauce pan and as it melts add onion and celery. Cook until soft for about 8 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Then remove vegetables and set aside in a large bowl.

In the same pan brown the sausage and use a large metal spatula to break up pieces.

Add breadcrumbs and sausage to the bowl with the veggies, and then add the chicken broth, egg, herbs, salt and pepper.

Mix well and then add to a prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 60-70 minutes until the top is crisp and golden brown. Remove and let cool only slightly before serving.