Italian Kale and Sausage Stuffing Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb

ciabatta bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1 1/2 cups

whole milk

2 lb

mild Italian sausage, casings removed

medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup

finely chopped celery

1 cup

chopped fresh parsley

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 lb

kale, ribs removed and leaves coarsely chopped

1 1/4 cups

grated Parmesan cheese*

2 tbsp

chopped fresh basil (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)

1 tsp

chopped fresh sage (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

1 tsp

chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)