Cornbread Stuffing With Spicy Sausage

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet, add the garlic and onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper and saute until just tender, about 3 minutes.

2. Step 2

   In a large bowl, combine the corn bread crumbs, sausage and onion mixture. Toss in the scallions, salt and pepper. Stir in the beer.

3. Step 3

   Fill the bird loosely with stuffing; place any remaining stuffing in a casserole and moisten with chicken broth. Roast the bird. Bake the extra stuffing, covered, for about 30 minutes.