Mom's Secret Stuffing

Preheat oven to 350F.

Over medium high heat add 1 tbsp of olive oil in a 12 inch enameled cast iron covered skillet. Add sausage. Brown the sausage and break into small chunks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until 75% cooked through. Add onion, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. After 3 minutes of cooking add in Granny Smith apples, Italian seasoning and fennel. Once the onion and celery are tender, add in seasoned cubed stuffing. Mix and combine. Pour over chicken broth. Make sure the bread crumbs are thoroughly softened but not soaking wet. Cover the skillet with the lid and pop into the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, this allows the top to get a good crisp on it.

Serve and enjoy!