Sausage- Herb Stuffing with Butternut Squash and Cranberries

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lb

rustic french bread (sliced or unsliced), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 lb

sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

1/4 cup

butter

1 1/2 cups

chopped mushrooms

1 1/2 cups

1/2-inch diced butternut squash

1 cup

sliced shallots (about 4 large)

1 cup

diced celery

2 1/2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1 tbsp

minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)

1 1/2 tbsp

minced fresh sage

1 tbsp

minced fresh rosemary

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper

1/2 cup

dry white wine

1 cup

dried cranberries

3 cups

low-sodium chicken broth, divided

large Eggland's Best eggs

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup

chopped Italian parsley